Using EasyBib to Synch Research with Common Core
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Using EasyBib toSynch Research with Common CorePresented by:
Katy Hill Janet JonesMedia Specialist Media SpecialistVance High School Harding University High School
CMS Instructional Technology ConferenceAugust 8-9, 2012
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Essential Question #1How can we cultivate critical information literacy skills in our students?
• Evaluating website credibility• Citing sources and preventing plagiarism• Scoring the bibliography• Organizing research• Sharing "best sources"
Essential Question #2How does EasyBib support Common Core State Standards?
• Evaluating sources of information
• Use of primary and secondary sources
• Framework for persuasive arguments with evidence
• Incorporates technology throughout research process
• Collaborative projects
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Evaluate Website Credibility
Gives immediate feedback on the credibility of the source.
Explains criteria used for credibility.
Shows examples of credible, questionable, and not credible sources.
EasyBib Website Evaluation Tutorial
How can I tell if this website is any good?
Cite Sources and Prevent Plagiarism
1. Search for your source 2. Verify or manually enter
bibliographic data
3. Compile bibliography & export to Word
How do I cite my sources?
Scoring the Bibliography:Ongoing Feedback
59 optionsStudents can cite 59 different sources, encouraging a diverse research approach and proper accreditation
Bibliography analysis/sharing Students gauge progress by checking "bib scores" and viewing teacher feedback
What does my teacher think?
How good is my Works
Cited page?
Organizing Research in the Notebook
EasyBib Notebook Tutorial
How do I take notes and organize them
into an outline?
Brainstorm and organize within the notebook
•Promotes brainstorming•Develops organization
•Encourages big picture thinking
• Conceptualizes paper ideas and creates a paper trail to notes and sources
Note Cards
List view
Outline
Sharing “Best Sources”:Social Research
Search millions of EasyBib bibliographies.
Essential Questions
1. How can we cultivate critical information literacy skills?
2. How can EasyBib support Common Core State Standards?
Using EasyBib toSynch Research with Common CorePresented by:
Katy Hill Janet JonesMedia Specialist Media SpecialistVance High School Harding University High School
CMS Instructional Technology ConferenceAugust 8-9, 2012