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Research the Right Way: Research Beyond Google: Step 2

This guide provides access to resources to support the Big 6 Research Model. It is a supplement to the April 9, 2013 Morton teacher in-service.

Step 2: Sources

The second part of the research process is determing and evaluating possible sources. Students consider:

  • where to find and locate useful sources to support their inquiry, and
  • select what are the best and most reliable possible sources to answer their research question

Featured Sources

LiveBinders

  • controlled search; good for small-scale digital projects
  • (teacher-created)
  • teacher registration for free account
  • 100 MB free space
  • public or private option
  • can search public binders
  • Create digital binder to contain:
  • URLs
  • documents/PDFs
  • video links
  • images
  • Provide link to students for 24/7 access

For more information on livebinders, click here. 

LibGuides

  • (teacher-librarian collaboration) - controlled search; good for larger-scale projects
  • librarian provides link to LG site for teacher and student 24/7 access

For more information on creating a libguide, contact your school librarian. 

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