Research and Inquiry Skills

Research Question
-I can create three research questions on a single topic.
-I can define and narrow my topic.
-I can identify and locate appropriate resources.
-I can collect and organize information into a graphic organizer.
Location
-I can locate nonfiction and reference materials on a shelf using the call number.
-I can use cross-references in an electronic encyclopedias when doing a search.
-I can find information using an atlas, maps and globes in both print and electronic format.
-I can use almanacs and fact books in both print and electronic format.
-I can locate and use encyclopedias.
-I can do keyword searching in an electronic encyclopedia or database.
-I understand the difference between subject and keyword searching.

Communication
-I can create a written word-processed report that answers a single research topic.
-I can choose an appropriate format to present my project.

Evaluation
-I can apply criteria to evaluate a web site.
-I can evaluate my project using a checklist.
-I can evaluate the reliability of a variety of resources.
-I can select the appropriate sources to locate the requested information.

Lifelong Reading and Literature
-I can identify different kinds of literature (genre) including:  mysteries, adventure stories, biographies, myths, and historical fiction.
-I can identify favorite authors.

Technology Skills
-I can search the online library catalog to find a book by title, subject, and keyword.
-I can search the World Wide Web using a search engine.
-I can create a bookmark.
-I can search libraries in the Resource Sharing Alliance for books that I could request through inter-library loan.

Appropriate Use of Resources
-I can use and care for media materials and equipment in a respectful way
-I understand copyright and plagiarism.
-I understand the difference between appropriate and inappropriate web sites.
-I understand the Acceptable Use Policy.
-I know how to create a bibliography of my research.
-I can search databases using keyword and subject searches.

Vocabulary I Need to Know

Acceptable Use Policy
Adventure stories
Almanac
Bibliography
Atlas
Bookmark (electronic)
Cross-reference
Electronic encyclopedia
Encyclopedia
Genre
Graphics
Keyword
Mystery
Myths
Nonfiction
Historical Fiction
Plagiarism
Reference
Research
Resources
Search engine
Subject
Title
Topic