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Part 1: Introduction to Research, Finding and Evaluating Resources in Research

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Kari Lohse (LOW-see)

Library Media Specialist

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Learning Targets:

  • I know several different sources of information
  • I can find the MPS Student Learning Resources
  • I can use the Destiny Online Catalog to find print and online resources
  • I can use the ELM to find scholarly resources
  • I can use the CRAAP test to determine the value of a resource
  • I can find citations or create them and store them in Google

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Sources of Information:

  • School- Destiny
    • Find print and online resources
  • Public- Hennepin County Library
  • Purchase- Stores or online

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Find the MPS Student Learning Resources

You can find them linked in a number of places:

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Destiny Catalog

Choose Patrick Henry High School

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Have you used the

elm4you.org

online databases?

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Why use online databases instead of Google?

  • More reliable sources
  • Good source of Primary Source Documents
  • Easy to do citations and bibliographies

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Learning 5 databases

  • Go to elm4you.org
  • Grade Level
  • High School
    1. Britannica School High Encyclopedia
    2. Points of View Reference Center
    3. Student Resources In Context
    4. Science Research Center
    5. Academic Search Premier
    6. (elm4you.org → Databases A-Z → Academic Search Premier)
    7. Full Text
    8. Search Terms - Abstracts

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Evaluating Resources

Determine usability, credibility and worthiness

CRAAP Test

    • Currency- up to date
    • Relevance-- is it the right keyword, related?
    • Authority-- who says so?
      • .org
      • .gov
      • .edu
    • Accuracy-- errors in content or delivery (ie., grammar, spelling)
    • Purpose-- persuade, inform, entertain

Evaluating Internet Sources Handout

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Chat with a Librarian 24/7

  • elm4you.org
  • Ask a librarian icon on right
  • Great for when you get stumped
  • Instant access to a Librarian

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Citing resources

Use MLA format

  • Many resources provide a ready-made citation
    • Be aware that they should be checked for accuracy

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For help creating citations:

  • OWL at Purdue University
  • Google - EasyBib Add On
    • Through the Google Drive
    • In a Google Doc

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Learning Targets:

  • I know several different sources of information
  • I can find the MPS Student Learning Resources
  • I can use the Destiny Online Catalog to find print and online resources
  • I can use the ELM to find scholarly resources
  • I can use the CRAAP test to determine the value of a resource
  • I can find citations or create them and store them in Google

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