Honors English - Mythology Research
TOPIC DEVELOPMENT
- Review assignment expectations (see your teacher's online classroom platform).
- Develop questions and select keywords (search terms) to clarify and focus your topic.
- Recognize hierarchical relationships to broaden and narrow topics as an aid in revising the topic.
RESOURCE SELECTION (google is NOT a source, it is a search engine)
WRHS/TSCPL/KS State Library Subscription DATABASES
encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers, academic journals, AP videos, etc. - articles read to you, citations done for you, plus additional helpful features!
WRHS/TSCPL/KS State Library Subscription DATABASES
encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers, academic journals, AP videos, etc. - articles read to you, citations done for you, plus additional helpful features!
- Britannica High School Encyclopedia (State Library)
- Explora - The Explora interfaces include Academic Search Premier, MasterFILE Premier, Newspaper Source Plus, and EBSCO ebooks as sub-databases (EBSCO - State Library)
Video Tutorial (4 min) - Global Issues in Context- analysis of issues - social, political, military, economic, environmental, science related, health related, cultural - and headlines in world hot spots. Focuses on broad issues, such as war, genocide, terrorism, human rights, as well as more specific events and topics in the news that are related to these broader issues. (Gale - WRHS)
Video Tutorials - Academic Search Premier - scholarly multi-disciplinary research database (EBSCO - State Library)
Video Tutorial (4 min) - History Reference Center - articles, full text of historical documents, biographies, historical photos, maps, and videos (EBSCO - State Library)
Video Tutorial (3 min, 30 sec)
Citation assistance for NON-database, websites: MyBib.com
- Advanced Google Search (Boolean operators, "search phrase", domain searching, etc.)
- Cheat Sheet for Advanced Google Searches (Practice Examples)
- Advanced Google Search - college video tutorial
- Google Scholar Advanced Search - college video tutorial
- Advanced Google Book Search - select full view only
- example Citing Google Books
- Click Restraint and Lateral Reading Strategies to select a credible source of information
- Sweet Search - searches only fully vetted resources, original index was created by 50+ librarians, educators and researchers who collectively invested over 100,000 hours in finding the best resources
- WRHS Library (books)
EVALUTE SOURCES & INFORMATION
Click Restraint Lateral Reading
Click Restraint Lateral Reading
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Which website is most authoritative? How do you know?
Atsma, Aaron J. “Theoi Greek Mythology.” Home, Theoi Project, 2000, www.theoi.com/.
Accessed 8 May 2022.
“Encyclopedia of Mythology.” Mythopedia, Wasai, LLC, mythopedia.com/. Accessed 9 May
2022.
“Greek Mythology.” Ancient History, A&E Television Networks, 2 Dec. 2009,
www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/greek-mythology. Accessed 8 May 2022.
“Mythical Creatures.” Top 30 List of Mythical Creatures, GreekMythology.com, 19 Jan. 2015,
www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Creatures/creatures.html. Accessed 8 May 2022.
Atsma, Aaron J. “Theoi Greek Mythology.” Home, Theoi Project, 2000, www.theoi.com/.
Accessed 8 May 2022.
“Encyclopedia of Mythology.” Mythopedia, Wasai, LLC, mythopedia.com/. Accessed 9 May
2022.
“Greek Mythology.” Ancient History, A&E Television Networks, 2 Dec. 2009,
www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/greek-mythology. Accessed 8 May 2022.
“Mythical Creatures.” Top 30 List of Mythical Creatures, GreekMythology.com, 19 Jan. 2015,
www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Creatures/creatures.html. Accessed 8 May 2022.
Why skepticism is vital?
Filter Bubbles & Confirmation Bias
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How to Spot Fake News & More Lateral Reading Info.
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USE INFORMATION LEGALLY, ETHICALLY & RESPONSIBLY
Annotated Bibliography - summary (annotation) and/or evaluation/justification of validity for each of the sources
Share your Annotated Bib w/Sandberg [[email protected]] or Finney [[email protected]] via Google Drive for free feedback before teacher grades the document.
Annotated Bibliography - summary (annotation) and/or evaluation/justification of validity for each of the sources
Share your Annotated Bib w/Sandberg [[email protected]] or Finney [[email protected]] via Google Drive for free feedback before teacher grades the document.
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
12.4.9 - give credit to original ideas of others through proper attribution and citation
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
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
12.4.9 - give credit to original ideas of others through proper attribution and citation
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