"The BIG 6" Activity
#1. Task Definiton- define your problem and think about what information you will need to find.
#2. Information-Seeking Strategies- brainstorm sources and select the best ones. Figure out which sources will give you the best (valid and reliable) results.
#3. Location and Access- use good sources to find information. Begin selecting key ideas and points.
#4. Use of Information- narrow down what you find by using good notetaking skills and citations. Always respect copyright laws and good ethics.
#5. Synthesis- organize your ideas from multiple sources. Present the information in a meaningful way so that others understand your meaning.
#6. Evaluation- evaluate yourself - when I reflect on the job that I did, how thorough was I? Did I miss anything? Do I need to make any changes?
#2. Information-Seeking Strategies- brainstorm sources and select the best ones. Figure out which sources will give you the best (valid and reliable) results.
#3. Location and Access- use good sources to find information. Begin selecting key ideas and points.
#4. Use of Information- narrow down what you find by using good notetaking skills and citations. Always respect copyright laws and good ethics.
#5. Synthesis- organize your ideas from multiple sources. Present the information in a meaningful way so that others understand your meaning.
#6. Evaluation- evaluate yourself - when I reflect on the job that I did, how thorough was I? Did I miss anything? Do I need to make any changes?
Step 3: The Big Six Helpful Websites
Task Definiton- http://www.unc.edu/depts/jomc/academics/dri/loc/restri.html Topic Triangle- This narrows down your topics.
Information-Seeking Strategies-http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/research-building-blocks-hints-147.html Read-Write-Think- This website is very helpful, it provides good resources, and it gives you easy-to-find searching tips.
Location and Access- http://mel.org/ Mel.org- This is a web-library that you can access pretty easily, and it helps you find what your looking for.
Use of Information-http://www.teachervision.fen.com/graphic-organizers/printable/6293.html Teacher Vision- This website has a variety of printable graphic organizers for different grade levels.
Synthesis-http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/models/tips/products.htmlProduct Assesments- This is a great website for everything when your searching a website.
Evaluation- http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/assess.html/ Discovery Education- This website would be helpful for all ages, and this is also helpful when citing your sources, and looking for a good website.
Information-Seeking Strategies-http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/research-building-blocks-hints-147.html Read-Write-Think- This website is very helpful, it provides good resources, and it gives you easy-to-find searching tips.
Location and Access- http://mel.org/ Mel.org- This is a web-library that you can access pretty easily, and it helps you find what your looking for.
Use of Information-http://www.teachervision.fen.com/graphic-organizers/printable/6293.html Teacher Vision- This website has a variety of printable graphic organizers for different grade levels.
Synthesis-http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/models/tips/products.htmlProduct Assesments- This is a great website for everything when your searching a website.
Evaluation- http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/assess.html/ Discovery Education- This website would be helpful for all ages, and this is also helpful when citing your sources, and looking for a good website.
CARRDSS and Basic System
- Credability
- Accuracy
- Reliability
- Relevance
- Date
- Sources Behind the Text
- Scope
Evaluating Websites- 4 Criteria for Web Evaluation
Website #1:http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/toucan/
Topic: Toucan Birds
~Evaluating~
1. Content This website on Toucan birds is very content.
2. Authority/ Reliability The website seems very reliable because it has the big name, National Geographic, and what looks to be a lot of accurate facts.
3. Bias/ Purpose The purpose is to inform people about Toucan birds.
4. Usability/ Design The text/facts is really easy to read, and it even shows maps and pictures.
Website #2:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toucan
Topic: Toucan Birds
~Evaluating~
1. Content This website is somewhat content.
2. Authority/ Reliability I would not rely on this website for accurate facts because anyone could change the website at any time.
3. Bias/ Purpose This website's purpose is to inform you about Toucans, and there dangers.
4. Usability/ Design The design of this website, is somewhat disorganized and hard to read. They should make it so people are excited to read it, instead of making it look like long, boring, text.
Topic: Toucan Birds
~Evaluating~
1. Content This website on Toucan birds is very content.
2. Authority/ Reliability The website seems very reliable because it has the big name, National Geographic, and what looks to be a lot of accurate facts.
3. Bias/ Purpose The purpose is to inform people about Toucan birds.
4. Usability/ Design The text/facts is really easy to read, and it even shows maps and pictures.
Website #2:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toucan
Topic: Toucan Birds
~Evaluating~
1. Content This website is somewhat content.
2. Authority/ Reliability I would not rely on this website for accurate facts because anyone could change the website at any time.
3. Bias/ Purpose This website's purpose is to inform you about Toucans, and there dangers.
4. Usability/ Design The design of this website, is somewhat disorganized and hard to read. They should make it so people are excited to read it, instead of making it look like long, boring, text.
Nortwest Pacific Tree Octopus
1. What is the date of the source?: 2011-10-20
2. When was it created?: 1998-03-08
3. Is the information still current?: Yes the information is still current to people.
4. Is the information reliable/accurate?: No the information is not reliable
Website of the Northwest Pacific Tree Octopus-
http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/media.html
1. What is the date of the source?: 2011-10-20
2. When was it created?: 1998-03-08
3. Is the information still current?: Yes the information is still current to people.
4. Is the information reliable/accurate?: No the information is not reliable
Website of the Northwest Pacific Tree Octopus-
http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/media.html
CARRDSS System
~Website #1~
http://junglephotos.com/amazon/amanimals/ambirds/toucansnathist.shtml
Title of Site: Toucan Natural History
Credability: No, this website does not look very credable.
Accuracy: The information, could be accurate, but I am not 100% sure. I will need to do more research.
Reliability: I would not rely on this for school, or something that needs perfectly accurate information.
Relevance: Yes, this website is relevant to my topic. (Toucan Birds)
Date: 2000-2009
Sources Behind the Text: Jungle Photos;Enchanted Learning: Keel-billed toucan
Wikipedia: toucan
MontereyBay.com: Toucans Ramphastidae
About.com: Unusual Large Billed Birds
The Toucan Bird
Emerald Forest Bird Gardens
Answers.com: Toucans (Ramphastidae)
Animal Diversity Web: Ramphastidae
Cornell University: Toucans, aracaris
Internet Bird Collection: Ramphastidae (Toucans)
InfoNatura Species Index: Ramphastidae
Robbins, M.B. (1999) Voices of the Toucans.
Wikimedia: Ramphastidae
Scope & Purpose: Information, about Toucans not an opinion.
~Website #2~
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-toucan.html
Title of Site: Birds: Toucan
Credability: Yes, this website looks very creditable because it is associated with the San Diego Zoo.
Accuracy: Yes, this website is accurate.
Reliability: I would rely on this website for accurate information.
Relevance: Yes, this website is very relevant to Toucans.
Date: 2011
Sources Behind the Text: Zoological Society of San Diego.
Scope & Purpose: To inform people about Toucan birds.
http://junglephotos.com/amazon/amanimals/ambirds/toucansnathist.shtml
Title of Site: Toucan Natural History
Credability: No, this website does not look very credable.
Accuracy: The information, could be accurate, but I am not 100% sure. I will need to do more research.
Reliability: I would not rely on this for school, or something that needs perfectly accurate information.
Relevance: Yes, this website is relevant to my topic. (Toucan Birds)
Date: 2000-2009
Sources Behind the Text: Jungle Photos;Enchanted Learning: Keel-billed toucan
Wikipedia: toucan
MontereyBay.com: Toucans Ramphastidae
About.com: Unusual Large Billed Birds
The Toucan Bird
Emerald Forest Bird Gardens
Answers.com: Toucans (Ramphastidae)
Animal Diversity Web: Ramphastidae
Cornell University: Toucans, aracaris
Internet Bird Collection: Ramphastidae (Toucans)
InfoNatura Species Index: Ramphastidae
Robbins, M.B. (1999) Voices of the Toucans.
Wikimedia: Ramphastidae
Scope & Purpose: Information, about Toucans not an opinion.
~Website #2~
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-toucan.html
Title of Site: Birds: Toucan
Credability: Yes, this website looks very creditable because it is associated with the San Diego Zoo.
Accuracy: Yes, this website is accurate.
Reliability: I would rely on this website for accurate information.
Relevance: Yes, this website is very relevant to Toucans.
Date: 2011
Sources Behind the Text: Zoological Society of San Diego.
Scope & Purpose: To inform people about Toucan birds.
~Database Sources~
(Toucan Birds)
Book:
Gale Document Number: I don't know what this is? Gale Database: Animals in Order,2011
SOURCE CITATION: "Woodpeckers, Toucans and Their Kin (Miller, Sarah, Swan)". 2010
Books & Authors Gale. Gale Internet User. 24 November 2011
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/woodpeckers-toucans-and-their-kin
Magzine/ Newspaper Article:
"Natur Spot." Animal Magazine. 1999-2005. naturspot.de. Web. 24 November 2011.
Document URL
http://magazine.naturspot.de/text/toucan.html
Gale Document Number: ?? Didn't have one?
Website:
Toucan birds.Kidsbiology.com.1998-2011.Toucan Facts.25 November 2011.
http://www.kidsbiology.com/animals-for-children.php?animal=Toco%20Toucan
Blog/Journal:
Toucan Birds. Bird a Day Blog. 2005. Animal Blogs. 24 November 2011.
http://birdaday.com/category/toucan/
Gale Document Number: I don't know what this is? Gale Database: Animals in Order,2011
SOURCE CITATION: "Woodpeckers, Toucans and Their Kin (Miller, Sarah, Swan)". 2010
Books & Authors Gale. Gale Internet User. 24 November 2011
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/woodpeckers-toucans-and-their-kin
Magzine/ Newspaper Article:
"Natur Spot." Animal Magazine. 1999-2005. naturspot.de. Web. 24 November 2011.
Document URL
http://magazine.naturspot.de/text/toucan.html
Gale Document Number: ?? Didn't have one?
Website:
Toucan birds.Kidsbiology.com.1998-2011.Toucan Facts.25 November 2011.
http://www.kidsbiology.com/animals-for-children.php?animal=Toco%20Toucan
Blog/Journal:
Toucan Birds. Bird a Day Blog. 2005. Animal Blogs. 24 November 2011.
http://birdaday.com/category/toucan/
-Wiki Evaluations-
(Bad Astronomy)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_arts
Founder: Jimmy Wales
Created: 22nd of April, 2011
Last Updated: November 14th 2011
Summary: This looks like a pretty advanced website, there is what looks to be a lot of true facts. I would have to research Jimmy Wales a little bit more, but I think this looks like a great, reliable website.
Founder: Jimmy Wales
Created: 22nd of April, 2011
Last Updated: November 14th 2011
Summary: This looks like a pretty advanced website, there is what looks to be a lot of true facts. I would have to research Jimmy Wales a little bit more, but I think this looks like a great, reliable website.
(Just Jared)
http://justjared.buzznet.com/
Founder: ???
Created: 2005
Last Updated: November 21st 2011
Summary: I think this website could be talking and making everyone think "Just Jarred" knows all the latest gossip. Some of it could be rumors, but some facts could be true. I think I will look into it so I will be able to trust it as a reliable source for gossip.
Founder: ???
Created: 2005
Last Updated: November 21st 2011
Summary: I think this website could be talking and making everyone think "Just Jarred" knows all the latest gossip. Some of it could be rumors, but some facts could be true. I think I will look into it so I will be able to trust it as a reliable source for gossip.
Cyber Sense/Nonsense
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~Terms~
Blogs- blogs, are like an online journal that people can talk to you about. They
can represent your interests, children, or a favorite book.
Wiki- a website that allows anyone to change,or delete anything on that website,
such as "Wikipedia".
Databases- a website for references, links, and sources and is easy to access
on any computer.
Websites- are webpages with information, or shopping sites that are all
connected and accessed daily with most likely a computer.
Plagiarism- taking someone else's music, pictures, or documents and claiming
it as their own without citing it. Ex. Copy + Paste= Plagiarism
can represent your interests, children, or a favorite book.
Wiki- a website that allows anyone to change,or delete anything on that website,
such as "Wikipedia".
Databases- a website for references, links, and sources and is easy to access
on any computer.
Websites- are webpages with information, or shopping sites that are all
connected and accessed daily with most likely a computer.
Plagiarism- taking someone else's music, pictures, or documents and claiming
it as their own without citing it. Ex. Copy + Paste= Plagiarism
NETS & CORE Standards Used:
National Educational Technology Standards
3. a., 3. b., 3. c., 3. d.
Core Content National Standards or Michigan State Standards
Grades 6-8. Research & Information Strategies: 1, 2, 3, 4; Communication & Colabaration:1
3. a., 3. b., 3. c., 3. d.
Core Content National Standards or Michigan State Standards
Grades 6-8. Research & Information Strategies: 1, 2, 3, 4; Communication & Colabaration:1