Re: [LM_NET] Research assignment

[Jeri Hurd <JHurd@KLHT.ORG>]

It depends entirely upon what subject she teaches. However, I would talk
to her about the reason for doing the assignment.  Personally, I
discourage research assignments for their own sake.

She should have students address real issues in her subject area, and
frame their research questions around their own interests.  Work with
students on creating analytical-style questions that call for more than
enumeration.  e.g.  Not "What are the causes of the Civil War" but, "Did
their economic reliance on agriculture ultimately cause the South's
downfall?"
This type of question is argumentative/persuasive in nature and requires a
student to take a stand on an issue and defend it, rather than just
listing reasons. 

I would also encourage her to require a certain number of primary sources,
which forces students to analyze and draw conclusions, rather than just
spew back what they've read.

Jeri Hurd
Library Media and Technology Specialist
King 
1450 Newfield Avenue
Stamford, CT  06905
203-322-3496 ext. 332
jhurd@klht.org

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sit in silence, and that's been the main reason for our policy of
employing 
wild animals as librarians...."   (Monty Python)


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