Narrowing Your Topic
Mr. Boothes wants you to write about natural disasters. Which is the more specific focused topic?
(a)Weather causes people to change their plans.
(b) The threat of tornadoes will cause people to stay home.
The threat of tornadoes will cause people to stay home.
You are looking up information for National History Day for Mr. Jackson. Which library source will not help you with your research? Choices: Magazine, database Nonfiction, videos, Fiction books, encyclopedia books
Fiction books
Welbis decides he is an expert on Hispanic culture & traditions. When you are studying the cultural contributions of Hispanic Americans is Welbis a reliable source? Yes/No Justify your answer
Yes, he is an expert based on his cultural context, lived experience, and awareness of the differences within Hispanic culture. However, his knowledge is limited based on his individual awareness.
That is why multiple sources is important.
#FalconsSoar
Ms. Cronin wants a list of your information sources. You ask her why? What does she tell you?
Plagiarism is intellectual theft. You have to cite your sources. #FalconsSoar
Mr. Boothe ask you to do a report on astronauts working in space, which is the least important question to answer?
How do they breathe in space?
What do they eat in space? What if they get sick in space?
What do they eat in space?
You are not quite sure how things work in the library. Which information source would you NOT consult? The school newsletter, A pamphlet about the library, Mr. Marsh the Clark M.S. Librarian
The school newsletter
Ms. Parchman asked you to write a summary about an author. She stated that you are able you use library resources. What is your next step?
Any reasonable answer is acceptable
Which website will give you the best information about healthy eating? www.dietsforyounow.comwww.choosemyplate.govwww.thinkquest.org/401672www.ourdietfads.com
Every person has a right to information from all different views. You have the right to read anything that interests you. Which term refers to that right? Freedom of Information Intellectual Freedom Censorship
Intellectual Freedom
#FalconsSoar
Mr. Boothe wants you to categorize this information.Put these topics in order from broadest (least specific) to narrowest (most specific)
wild cats,animals, lions, mammals
animals, mammals, wild cats, lions
Mr. Boothe wants you to report about the loss of coral reefs around the world. Which source would help you find good information? A science database called Access Science An online atlas An online health database called Health and Wellness
Access Science
You need to find out why dumping plastic bags in landfills is a problem. The science book you looked in does not list plastic bags in the index.
You need a broader term (less specific) Which one would be best? Dumps, Bags, Solid Waste, Trash
Solid Waste
True or False: It's ok to download music from the internet without paying for it.
False!
#Napster
Name two topics learned in social studies class focused on National History Day.
Any reasonable answer is acceptable.
You want to know who won the last five Super Bowls. which print resource would you use? Atlas, Encyclopedia, Almanac, Thesaurus
Almanac
You need information for Mr. Jacksons class about George Washington as a general in the Revolutionary War. You google "Washington" and get sites about the city, the president, the state, the monument, etc. Which set of phrases would get the information you need?
"George Washington" AND "Revolutionary War general"
True or False: It's ok to say mean things about other people on social media if that is your opinion of them.
False, harassment is not appropriate. Cyberbullying is a violation of ASD policy
You are doing a report for National History Day. You have chosen your topic. Put your next steps in the right order: Write your thesis statement, create your project, check-in with Mrs. Cronin, dance because you are finished, plan how you are going to work on your project
Plan, write your Thesis, check-in with Ms. Cronin, Dance
What would be the best way to locate reliable information?
An Internet search, Google Scholar, Library, or Ask Siri, Ask Google, an Interview
No Wikipedia!
Shake a magic 8 ball #90sThrowBack
Welbis + Kharmello can now #Dance!
#FalconsSoar
You are asked to do a keyword search for a Writing Class assignment. You need information based on this sentence: "There are some people who question the authorship of some of Shakespeare's plays." What keywords would you use for a search?
question, authorship, Shakespeare
#MsCronin #FalconsSoar
You couldn't find the information you wanted on Google (too much other stuff!) and the only book in the library is really old, what other source do you think would be your best bet? Think of what you have in Clever
Any reasonable answer is acceptable
Which of these is censorship?
A teacher will not let you do a report on a topic that she disagrees with you about.
A newspaper editor prints a letter about forcing students to say the Pledge of Allegiance in school.
The teacher not letting you do your report.