GOALS:
*Increase students achievements through resource-based learning
*Assist students to become independent, lifelong learners
*Encourage students' interest and enjoyment of reading
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Reading Lists
Student Reviews
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| Research Tips |
Focus
Define the Problem
Find and Filter
Research Guide: print resources & on-line web subscriptions
Evaluating Resources
Evaluating Web Sites
Skim and Scan to Preview Text
Work with Information
Locating the Author's Main Idea
Argument Analysis
Evaluating Primary & Secondary Sources of Information
Understanding Words in Context
Examining Cause and Effect
Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion
Recognizing Bias
Recognizing Deceptive Arguments
Interpreting Editorial Cartoons
Reading Images
Reading Maps
Reading Graphs
Avoiding Plagiarism
Note-taking
Communicate
Ways to Communicate Your Research
Checklist for Preparing the Final Draft of a Research Paper
Making Maps
Making Graphs
Checklist for Visual and Multimedia Presentations
Writing a Bibliography: MLA Style: General Format
Reflect
Judging the Product
Self-Assessment of a Project
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STAFF
*Ms. J. Clark, Teacher-Librarian
*Mrs. R. Hale, Library Aide
HOURS
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.