Using EasyBib toSynch Research with Common CorePresented by:

Katy Hill Janet JonesMedia Specialist Media SpecialistVance High School Harding University High School

CMS Instructional Technology ConferenceAugust 8-9, 2012

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Essential Question #1How can we cultivate critical information literacy skills in our students?

• Evaluating website credibility• Citing sources and preventing plagiarism• Scoring the bibliography• Organizing research• Sharing "best sources"

Essential Question #2How does EasyBib support Common Core State Standards?

• Evaluating sources of information

• Use of primary and secondary sources

• Framework for persuasive arguments with evidence

• Incorporates technology throughout research process

• Collaborative projects

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Evaluate Website Credibility

Gives immediate feedback on the credibility of the source.

Explains criteria used for credibility.

Shows examples of credible, questionable, and not credible sources.

EasyBib Website Evaluation Tutorial

How can I tell if this website is any good?

Cite Sources and Prevent Plagiarism

1. Search for your source 2. Verify or manually enter

bibliographic data

3. Compile bibliography & export to Word

How do I cite my sources?

Scoring the Bibliography:Ongoing Feedback

59 optionsStudents can cite 59 different sources, encouraging a diverse research approach and proper accreditation

Bibliography analysis/sharing Students gauge progress by checking "bib scores" and viewing teacher feedback

What does my teacher think?

How good is my Works

Cited page?

Organizing Research in the Notebook

EasyBib Notebook Tutorial

How do I take notes and organize them

into an outline?

Brainstorm and organize within the notebook

•Promotes brainstorming•Develops organization

•Encourages big picture thinking

• Conceptualizes paper ideas and creates a paper trail to notes and sources

Note Cards

List view

Outline

Sharing “Best Sources”:Social Research

Search millions of EasyBib bibliographies.

Essential Questions

1. How can we cultivate critical information literacy skills?

2. How can EasyBib support Common Core State Standards?

Using EasyBib toSynch Research with Common CorePresented by:

Katy Hill Janet JonesMedia Specialist Media SpecialistVance High School Harding University High School

CMS Instructional Technology ConferenceAugust 8-9, 2012