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Teaching NotesFinal Product:ISP Research Paper-Students arrive with topics ready to begin Phase 1-focus for library sessions: general searching; subject-specific databases/searching; teaching about annotated reference list (Day 1); digital notetaker (Day 2) -with focus on fact that students are examining the arguments for/against their topic and finding evidence to support each of these arguments (Pro/CON worksheet for Phase 2)
Overall Library Goal: introduce students to resources available for this project; teach keyword development, online search strategies and available resources
Gr. 11 SAP
Point / Counterpoint Summative Activity
Earl Haig Secondary School earlhaig.ca/library
Day 1
● Pen ● Student Agenda (p23)● Assignment sheet
What you’ll need
p22
HSP3U Class Page on Library Blog
#1. Go to earlhaig.ca/library#2. From top menu, select
#3. Open your TDSB Google Drive(on right)
#1. Assignment Overview
#2. Keyword Brainstorm / Development
#3. Subject Specific Databases
#4. Phase 1: Annotated Bibliography
Day 1
What are the expectations of this
assignment?
Assignment Expectations
Assignment Expectations
● Select a contentious topic + produce a report examining opposing perspectives
● 3 phases○ Annotated Reference List (APA Format)○ Pro / Con Organizer○ Report
Assignment Expectations● Phase 1- Annotated Reference List
○ list of 5 - 7 reliable sources from library databases; comment on how they will be used
● Phase 2 -Pro / Con Organizer ○ outline of evidence to support arguments for both
sides of the issue
● Phase 3 -Report○ examination of two opposing perspectives; include
parenthetical citations and APA Reference List
Effective online searches require specific keywords
Use New York Public Library to gather keywords related to your topic.
Step#1: Keywords
Encyclopedia BritannicaUSER/PASS (p23 in agenda)
GALE Virtual Reference Library USER/PASS (p23 in agenda)
Step #2: Background Information(all available through earlhaig.ca/library)
When using databases, always look for the Email and Citation features
Encyclopedia BritannicaPASS (p23 in agenda)
Background InformationWhy not Wikipedia?
What is an online database?
Advantages to using an online database:
Step #2: Specific InformationUsing Online Databases
● collection of sources in one place ● find news, websites, scholarly journals, etc. with one search ● organized by keyword, subject
● reliable sources ● efficient search ● regularly updated; recent
Opposing Viewpoints PASS (p23 in agenda)
Canadian Points of View USER/PASS (p23 in agenda)
Step #2: Specific Information(all available through earlhaig.ca/library)
When using databases, always look for the Email and Citation features
Canadian Reference Centre USER/PASS (p23 in agenda)
Teens Health and Wellness USER/PASS (p23 in agenda)
Step #2: Specific Information(all available through earlhaig.ca/library)
When using databases, always look for the Email and Citation features
GoalsBy the end of this period, you should have:
● created a list of specific keywords● made a copy of the Library Handout
in your Google Drive ● accessed at least two recommended
sources & emailed articles to yourself
Gr. 11 SAP
Point / Counterpoint Summative Activity
Earl Haig Secondary School earlhaig.ca/library
Day 2
HSP3U Class Page on Library Blog
#1. Go to earlhaig.ca/library#2. From top menu, select
#3. Open your TDSB Google Drive
#1. Re-cap of Day 1
#2. Phase 1: Annotated Reference List
#3. Digital Notetaker and Pro/Con Organizer
Day 2
Assignment Expectations
● Select a contentious topic + produce a report examining opposing perspectives
● 3 phases○ Annotated Reference List (APA Format)○ Pro / Con Organizer○ Report
Assignment Expectations● Phase 1- Annotated Reference List
○ list of 5 - 7 reliable sources from library databases; comment on how they will be used
● Phase 2 -Pro / Con Organizer ○ outline of evidence to support arguments for both
sides of the issue
● Phase 3 -Report○ examination of two opposing perspectives; include
parenthetical citations and APA Reference List
Recap Day 1 Visit● Use of encyclopedias for background
information ○ Which encyclopedia did you use? What information
did you find helpful?
● Use of databases for specific information ○ Which database did you use? What did you find
useful about it?
Recommended Resources● Always use trusted sources from the
Pathfinder● 5 - 7 resources must come from library -use
Alphabetical Listof Databases
Definition: ● alphabetical list of research sources ● includes: citation + annotation
○ citation = APA format○ annotation = 100 word descriptive and
evaluative paragraph
Phase 1:Annotated Reference List
Format
Annotated Reference List
Template
Annotated Reference List
Make a copy of this
graphic organizer in your Google
Drive
Recommended ResourcesGreen Research Guide
Use the TDSB Green Research Guide for info. on
Annotations (p. 57) AND
APA Format (Appendix)
PASS pg. 23 agenda
Locating Author’s Credentials
Consider the following: ● About Us OR Contact Us ● Googling the author’s name and publication
title● Resources on Library class page
Locating Author’s Credentials
● once you have located the articles for your Annotated Reference List you can begin taking notes
● keep track of sources in Source Log
● begin taking research notes on Digital Notetaker
Digital Research Notes
Digital Notetaker
Vertically divide page Source Info.
at top
Notes from source
Your thoughts, conclusions
PRO/CON
#1. Click on TDSB Google Drive
#2. Go back to class page and open Annotated Reference List Template
#3. File > Make a copy**Access from home via earlhaig.ca/library > TDSB Google Drive
TDSB log in: Student Number and Password you use on school computer **
Annotated Reference List Template
Click on TDSB Google Drive
Go back to class page and open Library Handout (Pathfinder & Digital Notetaker)
File > Make a copy**Access from home via earlhaig.ca/library > TDSB Google Drive
TDSB log in: Student Number and Password you use on school computer **
Digital Notetaking
GoalsBy the end of this period, you should have:
● continued to use the online databases to find information
● accessed and used the digital notetaker to begin gathering evidence
● Locate 5 articles & email to yourself
Gr. 11 SAP
Point / Counterpoint Summative Activity
Earl Haig Secondary School earlhaig.ca/library
Day 3
HSP3U Class Page on Library Blog
#1. Go to earlhaig.ca/library#2. From top menu, select
#3. Open your TDSB Google Drive
#1. Review of Assignment Expectations
#2. Research Notes + Digital Notetaker
#3. Pro/Con Organizer
Day 3
Assignment Expectations
● Select a contentious topic + produce a report examining opposing perspectives
● 3 phases○ Annotated Reference List (APA Format)○ Pro / Con Organizer○ Report
Assignment Expectations● Phase 1- Annotated Reference List
● Phase 2 - Research Notes & Pro / Con Organizer ○ outline of evidence to support arguments for both
sides of the issue
● Phase 3 -Report○ examination of two opposing perspectives; include
parenthetical citations and APA Reference List
● after completing the Annotated Reference List you MUST begin taking research notes
● keep track of sources in a Source Log
● take research notes using the Digital Notetaker
Phase Two: Part 1Research Notes
Digital Notetaker
Vertically divide page Source Info.
at top
Notes from source
Your thoughts, conclusions
PRO/CON
Research Notes Tips●
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Phase 2: Pro / Con OrganizerOnce you have conducted your research and gathered evidence for both perspectives, you must complete the Pro / Con Organizer
Phase 2: Pro / Con Organizer
Pro / Con Organizer Tips
● 4 arguments in your own words
● support argument with factual evidence from your research ○ statistics, case studies, expert /
professional opinions
● explain the relevance of the evidence to argument
Click on TDSB Google Drive
Go back to class page and open Library Handout (Pathfinder & Digital Notetaker)
File > Make a copy**Access from home via earlhaig.ca/library > TDSB Google Drive
TDSB log in: Student Number and Password you use on school computer **
Digital Notetaker
GoalsBy the end of this period, you should have:
● accessed and used the digital notetaker to begin gathering evidence
● accessed the Pro / Con Organizer
