Transcript Welcome to Resurrection Library

How to…
Research Like An Expert!
Today’s Goals
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By the end of the period, I will:
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have considered at least two or three
possible topics that interest me
have started to list some questions
that I want to explore
It’s all about process…
the Inquiry Process!
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Focus
Explore
Analyze
Communicate
Select a topic of interest
and ask real questions.
Find the resources you need…and
keep track of where you found it!
Interpret and evaluate
the information you find.
Report what you find. Give
credit where credit is due.
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Focusing in on a topic…
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What interests me?
Focus
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What do I already know about this
topic?
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How do I know this?
What do I need to verify?
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What new information do I need to find?
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What do I think I might discover?
Select a topic of interest
and ask real questions.
What interests me…
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What am I curious about?
Focus
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What is important to me?
Select a topic of interest
and ask real questions.
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What are people in the “real world”
talking & writing about?
What’s happening in the news?
BROWSE for ideas…take time to
consider your options
Where to browse…
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Non-fiction & Reference collections,
especially in the 300s
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Magazines – Transitions, Canadian Social Trends
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Online
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Teen Health & Wellness database
InfoTrac’s Opposing Viewpoints
TUFT’s Child & Family web guide
Today’s task…
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Browse
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Ticket out the door/homework for Tuesday:
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take time to consider the possibilities before locking yourself in to a topic
after today’s browsing period, we will post a list of other possible topics on
the Assignments page
What is your question/topic?
What do I already know about this topic?
How do I know this? What do I need to verify?
What new information do I need to find?
What do I think I might discover?
Remember: make sure you can ask people
questions (survey, interview) about your
topic!
One last point...
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Don’t be afraid to ask for help!
My email address is on the Web site
Questions…?