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210 South Jackson Ave., Quitman, MS 601.776.1050 Melanie Kemp, Library Media Specialist |
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Library
Workshops - Teachers: contact Mrs. Kemp to
schedule any of these workshops.
Biography research report – 1-2 library lab days
1 class period instruction including Big6 research guide for biographies,
time remaining for students to look up information for assignment
optional: 1 additional class period to gather enough information for the report
The purpose of this workshop is to teach students to use WilsonWeb & other quality online resources for a biography research report.
Teacher prep: Teacher should require students to write a biography research report.
Workshop details: Students will learn how to access and search WilsonWeb for biographical information and learn how to use reputable online sources for biography research. They will conduct guided and individual searches for information and learn to use the print link to streamline text before printing. There will be some time to begin research on the first day, but students will not have enough time in one day to gather all the information required for a biography report.
Product:
completed Big6 research guide for biographies
printed information/article for the class assignment
MLA citations of the sources used
completed product required by teacher
Created by M.Kemp 8/19/08 mkemp@qsd.k12.ms.us
last updated 8/21/08