Addison Trail Student Information Center - Information Literacy

STUDY

Track Down the Resources

The Addison Trail Information Literacy Instructional System is a process to help you think and work through questions and  projects. You need to follow a system to find and develop the best answers to your research questions.  The following steps were developed and adapted by the AT faculty.
State the Question - That includes the task analysis, asking the questions and knowing what needs to be  done.  Set a timeline that allows you to meet your deadlines.
Track down the Resources

Tracking down the resources for this project includes:
Finding out what resources you need to answer your questions. Plan your search for information by considering all of the sources available to you.  
Where do you find them?  The AT Media Center and its web page has specific information for this project.  Plan to visit and ask for assistance on your topic.  Take note of the information provided and where it is located so you can come back to the sources at a later time for additional details.   
What access do you have?  The AT Media Center provides access for school and home access to the databases specific to this project.  Be sure to get the Work@Home sheet from the Center.  Check out the web links on the Media Center Web page.
Organize the resources you find. Use the forms provided for your Working Bibliography.  Some teachers call these the source cards.
The Media Center Staff, and your Teacher will be able to assist you with your questions on how to track down resources for your project.

Use the Information - Sort and organize your information.  Paraphrase, quote and cite the sources you are using.  Make notes, use graphic organizers or an outline to bring order to your thoughts.
Do your assigned project.  Use the information to design your presentation.  Is it a PowerPoint presentation, a speech, a lab report or a research paper?  Remember your First Draft is not your final presentation.  Editing and revisions are a real part of presenting your thoughts based on the information you found.
You Evaluate.  How did you do?  What will you do differently when you do this again?  What do you think of your skill in gathering information, presenting, and meeting requirements?  Are you skilled at finding and using information?