Clinton Middle SchoolClinton Middle School

The Amazing RaceThe Amazing Race

Research OrganizationResearch Organization

Types of Resources used Types of Resources used for Researchfor Research

Print ResourcesPrint Resources Non-fiction booksNon-fiction books EncyclopediasEncyclopedias AlmanacsAlmanacs DictionariesDictionaries AtlasesAtlases MagazinesMagazines

Types of Resources Used Types of Resources Used for Researchfor Research

Electronic ResourcesElectronic Resources TPS databasesTPS databases Internet WebsitesInternet Websites Electronic Dictionaries Electronic Dictionaries Electronic EncyclopediasElectronic Encyclopedias On-line MagazinesOn-line Magazines

TPS DatabasesTPS Databases

http://www.tulsaschools.org/http://www.tulsaschools.org/

Open Internet Explorer 

Go to: http://clinton.tulsaschools.org

 Click on Library

 Choose TPS Databases

 Use the links to begin your

research. 

Nettrekker log in:Username: clistudent

Password: student  

Big6 ChecklistBig6 Checklist Step 1: Task definitionStep 1: Task definition

• What do I need to find out?What do I need to find out?• What are my options?What are my options?

Step 2: Information-Seeking StrategiesStep 2: Information-Seeking Strategies• What resources will I use?What resources will I use?

Print and electronic resourcesPrint and electronic resources

Step 3: Location and AccessStep 3: Location and Access• Have I looked in OPAC?Have I looked in OPAC?• Have I looked in the reference section?Have I looked in the reference section?• Have I looked at search engines and online databasesHave I looked at search engines and online databases• Have I asked my librarian for help?Have I asked my librarian for help?

Eisenberg/Berkowitz (1995). Big6 checklist. Highsmith, Inc., 2007.

Step 4: Use of InformationStep 4: Use of Information I have used the different required resources.I have used the different required resources. I have recorded my resource information for my I have recorded my resource information for my

bibliography.bibliography. I have written the information in my own words.I have written the information in my own words.

Step 5: SynthesisStep 5: Synthesis I have used good information and followed the format for I have used good information and followed the format for

my project.my project.

Step 6: EvaluationStep 6: Evaluation My final project meets my goals and those of my My final project meets my goals and those of my

teacher.teacher.

Fill in the ChartFill in the Chart

KK

What do I What do I already already KNOW? KNOW?

WW

What do I What do I WANT to WANT to find out?find out?

HH

HOW am I HOW am I going to going to find out?find out?

LL

What did I What did I LEARN?LEARN?

Big6 Assignment OrganizerBig6 Assignment Organizer

Remember the 6 steps for good research!!Remember the 6 steps for good research!!

Other Graphic OrganizersOther Graphic Organizers

It really doesn’t matter what you choose, It really doesn’t matter what you choose, but choose one that suits your learning but choose one that suits your learning style!style!

The Adventure BeginsThe Adventure Begins

Select Your TeamSelect Your Team

Choose Your RouteChoose Your Route

Get your research topic from Mrs. Get your research topic from Mrs. Gallagher and begin your Gallagher and begin your research strategy. research strategy.

11stst Amazing Race Task Amazing Race TaskTask DefinitionTask Definition

Using your organizational chart, define your Using your organizational chart, define your information problem.information problem. What is the question you need to answer?What is the question you need to answer?

• What do you know, what do you need to learn?What do you know, what do you need to learn?

22ndnd Amazing Race Task Amazing Race TaskInformation Seeking StrategiesInformation Seeking Strategies

Write a list of possible resources that you can use:Write a list of possible resources that you can use: PRINTPRINT

• Non-fiction booksNon-fiction books• Reference booksReference books• Newspaper or magazineNewspaper or magazine

ELECTRONICELECTRONIC• TPS DatabasesTPS Databases• WebsitesWebsites

3rd Amazing Race Task3rd Amazing Race TaskLocation and AccessLocation and Access

Locate two resources that would give you good Locate two resources that would give you good information for your research topic.information for your research topic. One PrintOne Print One ElectronicOne Electronic

• Write them on your organizational chart or worksheetWrite them on your organizational chart or worksheet

You may have several options for these You may have several options for these resources. Don’t get sidetracked and take a ….resources. Don’t get sidetracked and take a ….

Make sure that your resources have accurate, current and academic information that is appropriate to your topic! I will not accept the following:

- Wikipedia- any blogs- strange websites

**Remember our previous lessons on acceptable resources for research….

Find one fact about your topic from each Find one fact about your topic from each resource.resource.

Write it in your Write it in your own wordsown words on your paper. on your paper.

4th Amazing Race Task4th Amazing Race TaskUse of InformationUse of Information

ROADBLOCKROADBLOCK

Choose one team member to show me Choose one team member to show me your resources and your written facts….your resources and your written facts….

Finish LineFinish Line

After finishing each task, make sure that I sign After finishing each task, make sure that I sign off on it before you move to the next task.off on it before you move to the next task.

It must be accurate and essential information It must be accurate and essential information for good research.for good research.

Each task is worth 10 points.Each task is worth 10 points.

You are now finished with this leg of your Amazing Race. You are ready to start another race.