Grade 10 Grade Goal: To prepare a two (2) page report with four (4) sources of information (purpose, four (4) body paragraphs, conclusion with in-text citations and references page) supported by four (4) properly formatted Trailblazers.
Basics
Stage 1
Preparing for Research • • • •
Define information needs Explore information Identify ways of organizing information Relate prior knowledge to information tasks
Stage 2
Accessing Resources • • • •
Locate a variety of appropriate resources Select information appropriate to needs Gather information from resources Collaborate with others to share findings
Stage 3
Processing information • • • •
Analyse and evaluate information Test ideas to adjust research Sort information Synthesize findings and formulate conclusions
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Understand the details of the assignment: → type, task, due date, number of sources, etc
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Review Brainstormer (Concept Map or KWS) Review Developing questions → 5W’s & H Review Focus Statements Review how to develop a search strategy
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Transfer of Learning
Stage 4
Breakdown
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Revise product according to purpose, audience and format Present research findings in a variety of forms for a variety of audiences Reflect on and evaluate product and process Transfer new information skills and knowledge
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Review of Online Library Databases Review “Free” vs. Online Subscription internet concept Review and expand use LRC Virtual Library Databases with limited topics and specified searches Review of Trailblazers Review note taking/making skills with sheets Review Copy & Paste strategies Collaborate with peers on findings Reflect on learning at this stage *crucial Use 4 sources of information Reflect on the process Decide if prepared to move forward Review task, due date, number of pages Product – Prepare a 2 page report using 4 sources of information (Intro, 4 body paragraphs, conclusion, with in text citations and reference page) Prepare an outline of key information Teacher & TL provide descriptive feedback and students complete self-assessment checklist Reflect and decide to move forward into next stage
Explore & review documentation Styles (APA & MLA, based on subject area) Review tips for avoiding plagiarism Prepare rough draft of report Conference with teacher & TL for descriptive feedback Self – assessment/evaluation of rough work with a view to improvement Submit research report Complete 3-2-1 Reflection → 3 very important points I’ve learned
→ 2 questions or comments I still have → 1 idea for using this learning in the future…