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Isaacson - Frankenstein Quick Research
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Review: Using lateral searching to fact check
For this assignment, you will be doing a quick research of a topic of interest about Frankenstein, Mary Shelley, and the elements of literature and myths that inspired the story. You will not be going into our databases, but instead trying to find RELIABLE information online to quickly answer your questions. However, you still want to remember to use credible, reliable information.
When you find information online, remember to:
For this assignment, good online websites include (but are not limited to):
When you find information online, remember to:
- Use Click Restraint. The first source is not always the best option!
- Use Advanced Google Search. If you're not finding what you want the first time, use this tool to narrow your results.
- Search one - Bildungsroman: (4.8 Mil) Dictionary.com & Wikipedia -- VS --
- Search two - Bildungsroman AND Frankenstein: (313K) University of Houston
- Avoid Blogs, Wikipedia, & unknown publishers/authors.
- Do a quick Lateral Search.
- Who is sharing this information? Do a google search on the author/company/etc. to see if they are experts in the field.
- What are the facts? Verify the same facts and statistics on other resources.
- Ex: Mythopedia
For this assignment, good online websites include (but are not limited to):
- Online Encyclopedias. Make sure it's one you recognize. If it isn't - do a lateral search on the publisher. (Britannica, Mythopedia, Thought Co, etc.)
- Major Colleges, Universities, & Libraries with mythology or literature programs. (Harvard, Oxford, NYPL, etc.)
- Museums with mythology or literature exhibits. (Smithsonian, National Endowment for the Arts, etc.)
- Informational Magazine & Educational Websites. (PBS, BBC, Psychology Today, National Institute of Health, New York Times, etc.)
- Videos by experts. Ex: Ted Talks, Crash Course
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Kansas Standards: Library/Information & Technology
INFORMATION VALUE
12.1.2 - recognize gaps in one's own knowledge
12.1.4 - assess the value of various types of print and electronic information resources including databases, internet sites, e-books, and government resources
12.1.8 - read a variety of materials for educational and personal enjoyment
INFORMATION AS EXPLORATION
12.2.5 - demonstrate motivation by seeking information to answer nonacademic and academic questions and interests; trying a variety of formats and genres; and displaying willingness to go beyond academic requirements
INFORMATION RESEARCH AS INQUIRY
12.3.3 - demonstrate mastery of technology tools for accessing information and pursuing inquiry
12.3.10 - display emotional resilience by persisting in information searching despite challenges
INFORMATION AUTHORITY
12.4.1 - evaluate and select information based on quality, credibility, accuracy, appropriateness for needs and social and cultural perspective
12.4.4 - recognize and understand own personal biases and cultural context in relation to finding, gathering and processing information
12.4.9 - give credit to original ideas of others through proper attribution and citation
12.4.10 - differentiate various types of authority (e.g., academic expertise; social or political office or title; or special experience such as participation in an historical event)
INFORMATION FORMAT
12.5.8 - use information and computer technology ethically and responsibly
12.5.9 - actively foster a positive digital identity and reputation
INFORMATION AS CONVERSATION
12.6.1 - construct appropriate bibliographic citations including in-text citations for research papers
12.6.9 - identify and evaluate more than one published perspective on an issue
INFORMATION VALUE
12.1.2 - recognize gaps in one's own knowledge
12.1.4 - assess the value of various types of print and electronic information resources including databases, internet sites, e-books, and government resources
12.1.8 - read a variety of materials for educational and personal enjoyment
INFORMATION AS EXPLORATION
12.2.5 - demonstrate motivation by seeking information to answer nonacademic and academic questions and interests; trying a variety of formats and genres; and displaying willingness to go beyond academic requirements
INFORMATION RESEARCH AS INQUIRY
12.3.3 - demonstrate mastery of technology tools for accessing information and pursuing inquiry
12.3.10 - display emotional resilience by persisting in information searching despite challenges
INFORMATION AUTHORITY
12.4.1 - evaluate and select information based on quality, credibility, accuracy, appropriateness for needs and social and cultural perspective
12.4.4 - recognize and understand own personal biases and cultural context in relation to finding, gathering and processing information
12.4.9 - give credit to original ideas of others through proper attribution and citation
12.4.10 - differentiate various types of authority (e.g., academic expertise; social or political office or title; or special experience such as participation in an historical event)
INFORMATION FORMAT
12.5.8 - use information and computer technology ethically and responsibly
12.5.9 - actively foster a positive digital identity and reputation
INFORMATION AS CONVERSATION
12.6.1 - construct appropriate bibliographic citations including in-text citations for research papers
12.6.9 - identify and evaluate more than one published perspective on an issue