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Second attempt: I have to split this up into a couple of postings because my
first one was rejected-it was too long. These are the responses I received
in response to my request for database lesson plans.
Some thoughts. The lesson plan should be taught in conjunction with a
specific project, using sample searches related to the student research
assignments. Also, I do not feel that any lessons on these sources will be
effective unless there is a worksheet that the student completes that
requires them to find and print articles from these database and turn them
in for a grade worth a certain amount towards their final project grade.
Also - the teacher must require the student research include books &
database documents in the minimum requirement of sources. If they do not
require this, the students will use everything from websites. My teachers
are very good about making these requirements. I just do this for the big
projects. I have also started to grade some works cited lists for major
papers. I think it makes a big difference in how seriously the students
take the lessons.
Jacquie
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
All that is gold does not glitter
Not all those that wander are lost
~~J. R. Tolkien~~
Jacquie Henry, Librarian
Gananda Middle-High School
1500 Dayspring Ridge
Walworth, New York 14568
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From: Kathy Geronzin
>Subject: Re: Target:secondary school database lesson plans
>For High School students I usually make a handout with all the databases in
>it with screen capture illustrations of the databases, I give them the URL,
>a description of the database, and directions for using the database. I put
>all the databases toghether and make enough copies for one class. Then I
>use these guides over and over as different classes come to the library.
I found that the best thing to do is give them the info at point of need.
This takes collaboration with the teachers. When the teachers bring their
students in to do research, use the first 10 minutes of every visit to
point them to the database that will best serve them. Also make handouts
for the students and teachers of what database they should use for a
particular assignment.
Carole Holway
Media Specialist
Tampa Preparatory School
Tampa, Florida
Jeanne Claridge
Hope these help you.
Using the website for Badgerlink, answer the following questions.
1. What is Badgerlink?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
2. What are the steps to bringing up the program for use?
a. _____________________________________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________________________________
c. _____________________________________________________________________
d. _____________________________________________________________________
3. When you reach the SEARCH screen, what are the steps involved in setting
up the search?
a. ____________________________________________________________________
b. ____________________________________________________________________
c. ____________________________________________________________________
4. Definition of the word "abstract" as it relates to magazines.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
5. Type "horsemanship" in the FIND box. The following is a citation from
the RESULT LIST.
"HIGH POINTS. Horse & Rider, Feb2001, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p31, 2p, 2c"
Title: HIGH POINTS.
Subject(s): HORSEMANSHIP; RAWLS, Lori; AMERICAN Horse Shows Association
-- Employees -- Selection & appointment; AMERICAN Paint Horse Association
Source: Horse & Rider, Feb2001, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p31, 2p, 2c
Abstract: Presents news, trends and facts on horsemanship as of February
2001. Information on the Paint Alternative Competition program of the
American Paint Horse Association; Appointment of Lori Rawls as executive
director of the American Horse Shows Association; Launching of HorseTV
television network.
AN: 4016071
ISSN: 0018-5159
Database: MasterFILE Premier
Search WISCAT for Wisconsin libraries that own this title.
See Articles related to: HORSEMANSHIP
6. Using the citation in #5, answer these questions.
a. Name of the magazine
_____________________________________________________________________
b. Name of the article in the magazine.
_____________________________________________________________________
c. Date of the magazine. __________________________________________________
d. Author of the magazine article
___________________________________________
e. Database the article was is
______________________________________________
f. What do you do to find articles RELATED to the above one?
____________________________________________________________________
g. What part of the citation do you look at to decide whether or not to use
this article?
_______________________________________________________________________
7. Find an article on VETERINARIANS and HORSES,
8. Print the above citation after you have found it and attach to this
paper.
9. Find an article on Horses, but not American horses. What type of horse
is the article about?
____________________________________________________________
10. Name one Wisconsin Library that owns this magazine?
__________________________________________________________________
11. What is the cross-reference that is suggested for this topic?
___________________
The Content of Electric Library
The Electric Library is a comprehensive general reference product,
which contains premium content from
a wide variety of sources, including.
More than 150 full-text newspapers, Hundreds of full-text
magazines, National and international news wires, 2,000 complete works of
literature, Over 28,000 photos, images and maps, Television, radio and
government transcripts, Book, movie and software reviews, Complete
encyclopedia, Plus, a dictionary, thesaurus, and almanac, fact books, and
more. Newspapers, Magazines, Books, Transcripts, Maps, Pictures
Included in the Electric Library database are materials from world-renowned
publishers such as Reuters, Simon and Schuster, Gannett, World Almanac, and
Times Mirror. The Electric Library also incorporates a host of local,
ethnic, and special interest publications.
Newspapers/Newswires
Baseball Weekly
Gannett News Service
Jerusalem Post
La Prensa
Los Angeles Times
Magill's Survey of Cinema
Newsbytes News Service
News India
Newsday
The Philadelphia Tribune
Reuters
USA Today
Using the above web site, Search a topic of your choice using Natural
language ._______________________
Search a topic of your choice using a Boolean search.
_______________________________
Limit your search in years to 1999-2001.
How many total sources are in the results? __________________________
How many magazines?___________
How many newspapers? ___________
How many TV shows? _____________
How many maps? _____________
How many pictures? _____________
How many books? ______________
Narrow down your search and keep it to magazine and newspaper articles.
___________________________________
Print the best article for your topic.
Table 1 ELECTRONIC REFERENCE SOURCES
NAME DUE DATE
SELECT A SUBJECT TO RESEARCH: ______________________________
WORLD BOOK ONLINE BRITANNICA ONLINE
www.worldbookonline.com www.britannica.com
1. TIME TO FIND ARTICLE
2. LENGTH OF ARTICLE
3. NUMBER OF PICTURES
4. SOUND?
5. ANIMATIONS?
6. MAPS?
7. CHARTS &/OR GRAPHS?
8. WHICH WAS EASIER TO USE? AND WHY?
9. WHICH HAD better INFORMATION?
10. IF YOU COULD USE ONLY ONE OF THESE ENCYCLOPEDIAS, WHICH WOULD IT BE AND
WHY?
I find it most effective to design a "worksheet" that functions as a self
teaching tool. I specify what they're to look up and the hows of the
searches, make certain that they access the various aspects of each program
and have a quickly verifiable Key to check their answers. e.g.:
Access subject search in Infotrac
Type in the designated subject
Narrow by subdivisions
Locate the subdivision "environmental aspects"
Locate the most recent article available from Newsweek.
What is the title of that article? Date?
Make certain they learn how to use whatever search methods are necessary for
that database, how to use its bells and whistles and how to print.
We've had great success with this format.
Lizbeth Messing
Library Media Specialist
Traverse City Central High School
Traverse City, Michigan
J'aime L. Foust, Librarian
Queensbury High School
Queensbury, NY 12804
NAME _______________________________________________________________
CURRENT EVENTS INFORMATION
1. Name the event you are reporting, and the date on which it happened.
2. Use at least 3 magazine/newspaper databases (EBSCO, Electric Library,
InfoTrac or ProQuest) to research your topic. List 10 facts about your
current event, the periodical and date it appeared in, and the database
where you found it. (Example: “Twenty people … have been bitten [by
sharks] in Volusia County [Fla] this year, breaking the record of 18 set in
1996.” United Press International, Aug. 30, 2001. InfoTrac). Print or
e-mail articles you plan to use in your report.
1) _______________________________________________________________
2) _______________________________________________________________
3) _______________________________________________________________
4) _______________________________________________________________
5) _______________________________________________________________
6) _______________________________________________________________
7) _______________________________________________________________
8) _______________________________________________________________
9) _______________________________________________________________
10) _______________________________________________________________
3. Use at least 2 other databases (CQ Researcher, Facts-on-File, Gale, or
SIRS) to gather background information on your topic. Write 5 things you
learn that are related to your current event, using the same format as in
#2.
1) _______________________________________________________________
2) _______________________________________________________________
3) _______________________________________________________________
4) _______________________________________________________________
5) _______________________________________________________________
4. Find a picture from any of the Online Databases, and cut and paste it
into a Word document. The picture cannot take up more space than the top
one-half of the page. Remember to cite your source!
5. Under the picture in your Word document, write the report on your current
events topic. (If you know how to create breaks and format columns, use 2
columns for text. Otherwise, one column is fine).
6. Using the “Works Cited Format” as a rough draft, write your own “Works
Cited” page. Remember, you must cite ALL sources (including
photos/illustrations/graphics) that you use for this project! These should
be in alphabetical order by the first work in each entry.
GRADING RUBRIC
FRESHMAN LIBRARY ORIENTATION
SOCIAL STUDIES
Samantha Cook, student
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
sjc_sjc@hotmail.com
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