Library
Library Resources
Student Reading
The Library is for Reading.....
Eagan Library Catalog - Book Catalog
MackinVIA - eBook Catalog
Other reading resources...
ELM Electronic Library for Minnesota
Student Writing
The Library is for Writing...
District 196 Copyright Guidelines
Finding a Topic
Concept Mapping
Narrowing the Focus of Your Topic
Research Questions
Keyword and Subject Headings
Developing a Search Strategy
Internet Evaluation Criteria
Taking Notes During Research
Student Research
The Library is for Research...
Research is a process NOT a project.
Focus on understanding the nature of your topic and the purpose of your search.
Then identify KEYWORDS that can be used in your search. Use more than a couple of simple search terms, and evaluate beyond the first fifteen results.
Read articles and results to find more keywords and terms and phrases that help you find more information about your topic.
Use the search engine and database tools to NARROW your research results.
Use your mind and the tools available to you to find the best information possible.
Focus on understanding the nature of your topic and the purpose of your search.
Then identify KEYWORDS that can be used in your search. Use more than a couple of simple search terms, and evaluate beyond the first fifteen results.
Read articles and results to find more keywords and terms and phrases that help you find more information about your topic.
Use the search engine and database tools to NARROW your research results.
Use your mind and the tools available to you to find the best information possible.
Refer to the resources and process below to help you in this process.
Research Resources
Access district databases in Schoology posted as resource in grade group.
Research Process
Finding a Topic
Concept Mapping
Narrowing the Focus of Your Topic
Research Questions
Keyword and Subject Headings
Developing a Search Strategy
Internet Evaluation Criteria
Taking Notes During Research