Thursday, December 6, 2007

Central High School Research Procedures Notebook

Working with our English department at Central, we NOW have continuity of how to teach students how to do research papers. A three ringed binder with all items listed was given to all teachers this year so we're all on the same page. The staff was very appreciative!
  • All departments use MLA the format (bibliography, parenthetical citations, format of first page, etc.)
  • Use of the Research Project Calculator along with the Rubric with which to grade
  • The vocabulary list of words used in all three areas of research, reliable resources, and responsible use.
  • The Information Literacy Standards adopted by MEMO
  • Copies of MLA bibliographic reference template sheets our school has used for five years
  • A bookmark for students to access our databases away from school with passwords
  • Editing symbols for students to know what a teacher is using to edit their paper
  • Examples of what is "common knowledge"
  • Practice sheets on how to write a thesis statement
  • What is a passive and active voice?
  • What is writing in first person vs. third person?
  • The Central plagiarism policy (printed in each of their planners) and consequences
  • The copyright policy
  • Examples of how to paraphrase and take notes
I will bring copies of these items to our next MILP meeting. Otherwise, I can send links to receive them in electronic format.
Leslie, the Librarian

3 comments:

Janet Knoll said...

Wow, this is really great! I have dreams of doing this at Highland, and with your example we may get something going. I'll look forward to seeing what you have on Wednesday at the MILI meeting. -Janet

your Athenaeum Bard said...

Pulling all the information into one handy users guide helps all concerned. It is a great resource; one that I wish my high school (and college!) had given to us! Great Job, Leslie!

Linda said...

Lots of good info. Thanks for sharing. Linda