Research+2.0


 * The Research Process 2.0**

In this hands-on workshop, learn how wikis and other Web 2.0 tools can be used in the research process to engage students. Web 2.0 tools for research incorporating the Big6 research process will be explored including Webspiration, Evernote, and EasyBib. See exemplary student-created examples and discover how you can use these tools to help teach the research process. (ADE Criteria: Content, Instructional strategies, Technology)

Big Six is an Information literacy and technology model for teaching students how to handle an information problem. It was developed by educators Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz, and there is an abundance of information and resources at the Big Six website at [|http://www.big6.com]

Step 1:
1. KWS chart. [|KWHL chart] 2. Brainstorm a list of keywords. [] 3. Identify what your assignment is...what is the focus of your research? 4. Narrow down your topic and choose a topic that interests you.[] www2.infohio.org/rpc/docs/step1/NarrowingTopic.doc 5. Develop GOOD research questions. [] 6. Additional resources: [] 7. Using a wiki to plan your research: Example: http://springfieldseniorseminar.wikispaces.com/Student+Examples http://rebeccasseniorsem.wikispaces.com/Portfolio
 * Define the Information Problem...WHAT information do I need to find?**

Mind Maps:
 * Tools for Task Definition**
 * [|Popplet]
 * [|Spicy Nodes]
 * [|Edistorm]
 * [|Webspiration]
 * [|Thinkature]
 * [|MindMeister]v
 * [|Gliffy]
 * [|Kayuda]
 * [|Bubbl.us]
 * [|Mindomo]
 * [|Flowchart.com]
 * [|Comapping]
 * [|Mind42]

Wikispace account. [] (sign up). Google Email [|Sign up] for your Google Account.
 * Step 2: Determine WHERE you need to look for the information.**
 * Determine possible sources.
 * Decide which source would provide the information you need.
 * Explore sources for information on your topic. Don't forget to search the card catalog for books on your topic.


 * Source Suggestions:**
 * Fiction Book (card catalog to search CMS Library, [|Garland County Library])
 * Non-fiction Book (card catalog to search CMS Library, [|Garland County Library])
 * Magazine Article ([|EBSCO] or [|GALE])
 * Encyclopedia Article ([|Britannica])
 * Internet Sources ([|NetTrekker] - see Mrs. Dixon for username & password or [|Google])

1. Create an EasyBib account. Use your email address and the coupon code. You'll need to stay signed into EasyBib to keep tract of your source information as you work. 2. When you use the AUTOCITE feature of EasyBib, be sure to check the information for accuracy before creating the citation. 3. Using your list of possible sources, your keywords and knowledge of WHAT you are looking for to help you locate information. 4. Skim/scan content for relevance to your information need. 5. Evaluate sources, especially if you are using the Google. Is your information accurate and is the source reliable?
 * Step 3: Locate sources (physically and intellectually)**

Step 4: Use of Information
Trash & Treasure Method of Notetaking: [] Digital Notetaking:
 * [|Evernote]
 * [|iCyte]
 * [|Yolink]
 * [|NoteMesh]
 * [|ShortText]
 * [|Yahoo! Notepad]
 * [|YourDraft]
 * [|Stickies]
 * [|NoteTango]
 * [|JotCloud]
 * [|NoteCentric]
 * [|Top 10 Online Note Taking Apps]
 * [|LiveBinders]

EasyBib School Edition: []

Sourcecards: [] Some resources to help you organize your notecards: [] [] [] https://sheehy-english.wikispaces.com/Note+card+format

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 * Parenthetical Citations:**

Sample MLA style paper: []

Step 5: Synthesis
Synthesis: []

Step 6: Evaluation
Rubrics []



Wikispaces:
My wikis: http://cmsmediacenter.wikispaces.com/ http://aaimconference.wikispaces.com/ http://arkansasreaders.wikispaces.com/ http://arkansasteenaward.wikispaces.com/ http://wedewey.wikispaces.com/

Student Examples: http://badmintonresearch.wikispaces.com/ Ben Clarke's Greek Wikiology http://akinad11.wikispaces.com/ http://goofygirl28.wikispaces.com/Outline http://kmdixon.wikispaces.com/ http://meganbates12.wikispaces.com/ http://bwhistoryofmed.wikispaces.com/ http://englishresearch2010-2011.wikispaces.com/ http://beccaharper.wikispaces.com/

[|Using Wikispaces in Education]

Code: HSTI 2011

Resources:
Tony Vincent's Learning in Hand Project Based Learning [] AASL Top 25 Websites for Teaching & Learning [] [] A great website with online resources for each step of the process! Graphic Organizers: [] Rubrics [] Big 6 Game [] Another PowerPoint: [] Guide through the Big Six steps: [] Big 6 Wiki: [|http://big6tools.pbworks.com] Big 6 Blog: [] Other Information Literacy Models (comparison chart): [] Other Information Literacy Models: [] Big 6 Site that gives details about each step: [] Janet Murray's Big 6 Website: [] Essential Questions: [] Brainstorming Tips [] [] The Traveler Project [] PowerSearch Demo:http://find.galegroup.com/gps/dispBasicSearch.do?method=getFields&DB=ITOF_EAIM_GRGM_PPAG_PPBE_PPCA_PPCJ_PPCM_PPES_PPFA_PPGL_PPHI_PPNU_PPPC_PPPM_PPTH_PROF_CDB&prodId=&userGroupName=ar_ps_demo&finalAuth=true NetLibrary: [|www.netlibrary.com] [] EasyBib: [] Web 2.0 Backpack:[] Drawing in the Dirt: Research 2.0 http://hoefler.wikispaces.com/Research+2.0 Works Cited Rubric

™ Big 6 Skills Approach was developed by Michael B Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz. The phrases "Big6 Skills" and "Big6 Skills Curriculum" are all copyrights of Michael B. Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz.