DISCOVER+Research+Guide


 * ICT Discover Projects **

Welcome to Searingtown's 4th and 5th Grade DISCOVER ICT Project Page.
**Notice the NEW NAME for the library/technology collaborative class taught by Mrs. Kliegman and Mrs. Forte. "DISCOVER" and "ICT" are acronyms for a way of doing and presenting research.

The DISCOVER method of research means:

**D efine --what exactly are you looking for? Different search terms may turn up different results. Be specific and you will likely find useable information. Make sure you understand the task.

I nquire --it is best to use a variety of online resources. What questions do you need to ask? Where will you find your information?

S earch --use different search engines. Do not just use Google; try a few different search engines. What resources will you use to find information?

C ollect --websites you have found for further consideration. Don't forget to cite your sources. Most websites have copyright information, and even if they don't, it is still illegal to pass off other people's work as your own. You must get permission or put the information into your own words. You must include a bibliography (also knows as “Works Cited” page) in your research. You must list all the resources you used for your research.

Take notes. How will you take notes? Index cards? Outline? Concept map? O rganize --your information based on what will help you the most. Make categories. Look at relationships.

V erify --the authors of the website and that the information is unbiased, reliable, and truthful. Remember: anybody can publish to a website! Check your work. Make sure you have answered the research questions.

E xpress --publish your information into a presentation or report. Communicate and share your findings.

R eflect --on how successful your searching was. Is the information you found accurate and up-to-date? Do you need to narrow your search topic? Did your searching turn up information that you needed? ** **

ICT

I NFORMATION - FIND IT C OMMUNICATION -SHARE IT, EXPRESS IT T ECHNOLOGY -USE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS TO PUBLISH IT

With no central authority or librarian to help students separate valid information from junk online, assessing the credibility of a site is an important part doing internet research.
 * [[image:http://www.powertolearn.com/images/is_screen_misinformation_thumb.gif width="145" height="121" caption="Misinformation"]] || [[image:http://www.powertolearn.com/images/sp_trans.gif width="10" height="1"]] || [[image:http://www.powertolearn.com/images/sp_trans.gif width="373" height="1"]]
 * Misinformation - Truth or Spoof?**

The following links are for school use: **Classroom Version** [|**Teacher Guide** //(.pdf)//] ||
 * //[|--Power to Learn]//**

Understanding the fair use exemption to copyright law is critical for students who routinely mine the Internet for digital media for class projects, research papers, and other educational purposes.
 * [[image:http://www.powertolearn.com/images/is_screen_fair_use_thumb.gif width="145" height="121" caption="Fair Use"]] || [[image:http://www.powertolearn.com/images/sp_trans.gif width="10" height="1"]] || [[image:http://www.powertolearn.com/images/sp_trans.gif width="373" height="1"]]
 * Fair Use - Beg, Borrow or Steal?**

The following links are for school use: **Classroom Version** [|**Teacher Guide** //(.pdf)//] ||