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1 PLEASANT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY Information Literacy for Lifelong Learning Cyberbullying Research Planner Student Name: Grade/Period: Teacher: Pro/Con Issue: Table of Contents Research Process Grade Sheet 1 Research Checklist 2-4 Topic Brainstorm 5-6 Online Catalog Search 7 Thesis Statement Generator 8 Thesis Supports Organizer 9 Keyword Organizer Example 10 Keyword Organizer 11 Source List 12 Electronic Resources 13 Double-Sided Journal for Reference Overview 14 Double-Sided Journal for Viewpoint Essay- Pro (Book) 15 Double-Sided Journal for Viewpoint Essay- Con (Book) 16 Double-Sided Journal for Support #1 17 Double-Sided Journal for Support #2 18 Double-Sided Journal for Support #3 19 Annotated Works Cited Generator 20 Outline Template Research Check-In #1 23 Research Check-In #2 24 Student Self-Evaluation Reflection 25 Accessing Library Pathfinders Back Cover Pleasant Valley High School Library 9/18/2014

2 Research Process Grade Sheet Date Due Research Activity Points Possible Points Earned Topic Brainstorm Topic Browse Organizer Online Catalog Search Thesis Statement Generator Thesis Supports Organizer Keyword Organizer Source List Double-Sided Journal for Reference Overview Double-Sided Journal for Viewpoint Essay Pro (Book) Double-Sided Journal for Viewpoint Essay Con (Book) Double-Sided Journal for Support #1 Double-Sided Journal for Support #2 Double-Sided Journal for Support #3 Annotated Works Cited Outline Research Check- n #1 Research Check-In #2 Rough Draft (including Turnitin.com submission) Final Draft (including Turnitin.com submiss on) Student Self-Evaluation Reflection 1

3 Research Checklist Classroom/Independent Activities 1. Review project assignment requirements and deadlines 2. Complete Cyberbullying Research Paper Topic Brainstorm 3. Read Cyberbullying book 4. Verify enrollment in Turnitin class 5. Verify creation and sharing of "Cyberbullying" project in NoodleTools 6. Using the Library Handbook, format Word document in MLA format; save to student network drive folder Library Day 1: Online Catalog/Reference Article 1. Search library online catalog for books, ebooks, and websites 2. Record findings on Online Catalog Search chart Access Cyberbullying ebook Practice using an ebook for research 5. Receive teacher-selected reference article that provides an overview of cyberbullying 6. Locate and the reference article that provides an overview of cyberbullying 7. List reference article on Source List Classroom/Independent Activities 1. Select and obtain teacher approval for focused topic 2. Complete the Double-Sided Journal for Reference Overview article 3. Read viewpoint essays in the Cyberbullying book on your issue 4. Complete a Double-Sided Journal for Viewpoint Essay for each essay from the book on your issue 5. List the selected viewpoint essays from the book on Source List 2

4 6. Complete Research Check-In #1 indicating your thoughts and feelings about your research progress 7. Construct a working thesis statement using the Thesis Statement Generator 8. Using the reference overview article and viewpoints essay, plan out your supports for your thesis on the Thesis Supports Organizer 9. Complete the Keyword Organizer to search the online databases for articles to support your thesis Library Day 2: Online Database Article Search I. Search online databases using your completed Keyword Organizer 2. Skim-read, evaluate, select, and print articles in support of your thesis 3. List supporting articles on Source List Classroom/Independent Activities 1. Complete Research Check-In #2 indicating your thoughts and feelings about your research progress 2. Complete a Double-Sided Journal for each supporting argument 3. Construct an outline for your paper using short phrases 4. Conference with your teacher about your outline 5. Write, peer-edit, and self-edit your paper Library Days 3 and 4: Document Sources and Submit Paper to Turnitin I. Bring all your sources to the library to generate an annotated list of works cited in NoodleTools 2. Export your list of works cited from NoodleTools and insert the object as a text file after a page break in your first draft 3

5 3. Save first draft to your student drive folder 4. Upload your first draft into Turnitin Classroom/Independent Activities I. Conference with your teacher about your first draft and Turnitin originality report 2. Edit and revise your draft 3. Save your final paper to your student folder 4. Upload final paper into Turnitin 5. Complete Student Self-Evaluation Reflection 4

6 Topic Brainstorm Directions: Write down what you already know about each topic. Write down what you would like to learn about each topic. Then, choose 2 potential topics. Topic What do I know about this topic? What would I like to find out about this topic? Choose 2 topics. 1) The seriousness of cyberbullying 2) Comparing cyberbullying to "traditional" bullying 3) Cyberbullying laws 4) Cyberbullying prevention 5) Monitoring of teen online communication 5

7 Topic. Why did you choose this topic? hat is your research question for this topic? ist pros and cons for the topic. (List 3 reasons to be for and 3 reasons to be against this topic.) Pros Cons 4. Which side would you choose: pro or con? Why? 6

8 Online Catalog Search Search the library online catalog to fmd books, ebooks, and websites. Write down the call number and title of materials you select on the chart below. _Complete Call Number Title Availability URLs of websites from the Online Catalog's WebPath Express Searching Tips To broaden your results: I) Truncate your term to the root using the asterisk * (e.g., teen* will find records containing teen, teenage, teenager, teenagers, teens) 2) Use synonyms or related terms. (Sometimes you will need to think broader in order to find a book that contains a section or chapter on your topic.) Type all keywords in one search box and choose "any of these words" from the drop-down menu. To narrow your results: 1) Combine keywords with the AND operator which will give you items containing both or all keywords. 2) Limit your search by subject. 3) Use "this exact phrase" from the drop-down menu to return only items that contain these words in this order. Accessing ebooks You may access ebooks through the online catalog, or by using the remote access instructions below. Database Remote Access Instructions Notes EBSCO ebook Collection < A collection of full-text searchable electronic books Username: pvbears (ebooks) with unlimited access. Password: pvbears FollettShelf ebooks A collection of full-text searchable electronic books (ebooks). You may check out titles and create bookmarks, highlights, notes. You may also copy/paste/print as permitted by the publisher. Gale Virtual Reference Library A collection of full-text searchable electronic nonfiction and reference books, including the classroom Cyberbullying anthology. < > Username: PV Student ID # Password: PV computer password < > Username: pleasant_vhs Password : pvhs 7 Destin Quest Mobile App p Sore Access M Library App 0 :4131 Star Y

9 Thesis Statement Generator A well-written thesis statement has three parts. The first part is the topic, the second part is the argument or position on the topic, and the third part is the support or reasons. The thesis statement appears in the last sentence of the first paragraph of the research paper. Exam le: Part One. Topic Part Two: Argument/Position Smoking should be banned in public places Part Three: Suppoit/Reasons Support #1: jeopardizes the health of nonsmokers, Support #2: does not negatively impact businesses, and Support #3: coincides with public opinion orkin Thesis State ent Smoking should be banned in public places because it jeopardizes the health of nonsmokers, does not negatively impact businesses, and coincides with public opinion. Your Thesis Statement: Part One: Topic Part Two: Argument/Position Part Three: Support/Reasons orking Thesis State ent: 8

10 Thesis Supports Organizer Thesis Statement: Support #1: With factual evidence from an authoritative source with a parenthetical citation Support #2: With factual evidence rom an authoritative source with a parenthetical citation Support #3: With factual evidence om an authoritative source with a parenthetical citation Opposing Argument with Refutation With factual evidence from an authoritative source with a parenthetical citation ( 9

11 Keyword Organizer Example Thesis Statement: Smoking should be banned in public places because it jeopardizes the health of nonsmokers, does not negatively impact businesses, and coincides with public opinion. Support #1 Support #2 Support #3 People's health should be protected from secondhand smoke in public places. } Smoking bans have not had a negative economic impact on restaurants or bars. Public polls show that most Americans Favor smoking bans in public places. Secondhand smoke Passive Smoking Health risks Schools Public Smoking bans Business Econom* Restaurants Bars OR Taverns Smoking bans Polls Opinion* America*

12 Support #1 Support #2 Support #3 Keyword Organizer Thesis Sta emen

13 Source List Overview/Reference Article Article Title Source Type (Journal / Magazine Newspaper / Book / Original DB / Other) Database Viewpoint Essay from Book (Supporting) Article Title Source Type (Journal / Magazine Newspaper / Book / Original DB / Other) Cyberbullying Book Viewpoint Essay from Book (Opposing) Article Title Source Type (Journal / Magazine / Newspaper / Book / Original DB / Other) Cyberbullying Book Supporting Article #1 Article Title Source Type (Journal / Magazine / Newspaper / Book / Original DB / Other) Database/Book Supporting Article #2 Article Title Source Type (Journal / Magazine / Newspaper / Book / Original DB / Other) Database/Book Supporting Article #3 Article Title Source Type (Journal / Magazine / Newspaper / Book / Original DB / Other) Database/Book Additional Article (Optional) Article Title Source Type (Journal / Magazine / Newspaper / Book / Original DB / Other) Database/Book/Website 12

14 Electronic Resources Database Remote Access Instructions Notes EBSCO ebook Collection A collection of full-text searchable electronic books (ebooks). < > Username: pvbears Password: pvbears *Also available via the library online catalog. FollettShelf ebooks A collection of full-text searchable electronic books (ebooks). You may check out titles and create bookmark.s, highlights, notes. You may also copy/paste/print as perrnitted by the publisher. Gale Virtual Reference Library A collection of full-text searchable electronic nonfiction and reference books, including the classroom Cyberbullying anthology. Issues and Controversies Detailed overview and side-bar articles on hotlydebated issues of the day. < > Username: PV Student ID # Password: PV computer password < > User Name: pleasant_vhs Password: pvhs < > ID: plvalley Password: facts Destiny Quest Mobile App AppS re "Also available via the library online catalog. Access M Libra PI,,,d-04b1@ on tfi- U App Store App P i "Also available via the library online catalog. MasterFILE Premier (EBSCO) Full-text magazine, journal, and newspaper articles. Provides access to primary sources. < > Username: pvbears Password: pvbears Middle Search Plus (EBSCO) Popular magazine articles with Lexile reading level indicators. < > Username: pvbears Password: pvbears Newspaper Source Plus (EBSCO) (POWER Library) A full-text newspaper resource providing access to 1,000 major U.S. regional, national and local newspapers as well as leading titles from around the world. Opposing Viewpoints in Context Includes viewpoint essays, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles. Points of View Reference Center (EBSCO) Includes over 1,300 main essays, leading political magazines from all sides of the political spectrum, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents and reference books. SIRS Knowledge Source Leading Issues Includes magazines, newspapers, primary sources, government documents, viewpoint essays, reference articles, and selected web links. Student Edition (InfoTrac) Full-text magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books. Browse subjects by subdivisions to locate articles to defend your thesis. Student Resources in Context Full-text magazines, newspapers, reference overviews, critical essays, primary sources, and multimedia. < > Enter your 14-digit public library card # < > User Name: pleasant_vhs Password: pvhs < > Username: pvbears Password: pvbears < > Customer #: PL2681H Password: < > User Name: pleasant_vhs Password: pvhs < > User Name: pleasant_vhs Password: pvhs LIBRXR'i Access M LibraryA.p 1 b e 0, Access M Library App 0 rp.;iii;trhz 0. c..; Access M Library App 0 Xirir p ore

15 Double-Sided Journal for Reference Overview ft It Author's Last Name Title of Article (quotation marks) Parenthetical Citation: Direct Quote: Write the sentence from the text that helps to define cyberbullying. Paraphrase/ Explanation: Write your thoughts or notes on the direct quote from the text. 14

16 Double-Sided Journal for Viewpoint Essay-Pro (Book) Author's Last Name Title of Article (quotation marks) Parenthetical Citation: Direct Quote: Write the sentence from the text that helps to define the viewpoint, Paraphrase/ Explanation: Write your thoughts or notes on the direct quote from the text. 11 If 1, 15

17 Double-Sided Journal for Viewpoint Essay-Con (Book) Author's Last Name Title of Article (quotation marks) Parenthetical Citation: Direct Quote: Write the sentence from the text that helps to define the viewpoint, Paraphrase/ Explanation: Write your thoughts or notes on the direct quote from the text. 11 t1 11 I( ti ll It 16

18 Double-Sided Journal for Support #1 Support #1 from thesis: Parenthetical Citation: Direct Quote: Write the sentence from the text that helps to define the supporting argument. II Paraphrase/ Explanation: Write your thoughts or notes on the direct quote from the text. II I, 11 17

19 Double-Sided Journal for Support #2 Support #2 from thesis: Parenthetical Citation: Direct Quote: Write the sentence from the text that helps to define the supporting argument. Paraphrase/ Explanation: Write your thoughts or notes on the direct quote from the text. ll II 11 18

20 Double-Sided Journal for Support #3 Support #3 from thesis: Parenthetical Citation: Direct Quote: Write the sentence from the text that helps to define the supporting argument. Paraphrase/ Explanation: Write your thoughts or notes on the direct quote from the text. I, II 19

21 Annotated Works Cited Generator An annotated list of works cited is a list of sources used in the preparation of a research project. Each citation is followed by a brief description and critique of the source. An annotated list of works cited justifies the quality and value of the source to your research. Directions: Use the following questions as prompts for writing your annotation. Items marked with an asterisk * must be included in your annotation. * Author's credentials What makes the person qualified to write about the topic? If no author, what makes this a credible source? 2. Scope and purpose of the work Is it an overview or a detailed treatment of the topic? Is it persuasive, informational, scholarly or popular? Is it an editorial? Comparison of the work with others dealing with the same topic or others on your list How much information did you get from this source compared to your other sources? (This part may be written in first person) 4. Intended audience Who was it written for? Doctors? Lawyers? Teachers? Scientists? The general public? 5. * Brief summary of contents What is it about? 6. Evaluation of research Is it logical? Clear? Based on solid evidence? 7. Evaluation of scope Did the author do a good job of covering all aspects of your topic? 8. *Evaluation of author bias Is it obvious that the author is on one side or the other? 9. * Relative value of the work to the thesis Describe the value of this source to your research. How did it help you to better understand your topic? (This part may be written in first person) 20

22 Outline Template Student's Name Teacher's Name Class Day Month Year Title of Paper Thesis: I. Introduction A. Description of claim B. Thesis II. Supporting Argument #1 A. Evidence/Quote B. Evidence/Quote 21

23 Last Name ii III. Supporting Argument #2 A. Evidence/Quote B. Evidence/Quote IV. Supporting Argument #3 A. Evidence/Quote B. Evidence/Quote V. Qualifier: Exception to the argument VI. Refutation: Identify and refute a counterargument VII. Conclusion 22

24 Research Check-In #1 Describe how the research process is going for you. Mark an X on each continuum line indicating your current feelings and thoughts. Feelings about my research project Nervous/Anxious Confident/Calm Thoughts about my research project Confused Focused Write about your progress: what's working and not working for you? What can you do to improve the process? What questions do you have about your research project? 23

25 Research Check-1n #2 Describe how the research process is going for you. Mark an X on each continuum line indicating your current feelings and thoughts. Feelings about my research project Nervous/Anxious Confident/Calm Thoughts about my research project Confused Focused Write about your progress: what's working and not working for you? What can you do to improve the process? What questions do you have about your research project? 24

26 Student Self-Evaluation Reflection Planning: Reflect on the process of focusing your research. What challenges did you encounter in developing a thesis? Gathering: Describe any problems or successes you had as you searched. Did any particular search strategies work well or disappoint you? Which sources worked best for you? Did you find enough material on your topic? Organizing: How did you ensure that your research information covered all aspects of your thesis? How and why did you modify your original thesis? Was your note-taking method satisfactory? Documenting: What issues did you encounter as you documented your sources? Presenting/Communicating: Were you proud of your product? How might you have improved it? Looking ahead: What changes would you make to improve the research process for your next project? 25 Adapted from Power Research Mots Copyright Joyce Kasman Valenzo An rights reserved except those which may be granted by Sections 107 and 108 of the Copydght Revision Act of 1976

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