This helpful instructional title goes far beyond the simplistic directive (3z(BJust look online!(3y (Bthat many young researchers may be given when they are assigned school research. With so many resources online, ranging from academically rigorous to sloppy and suspect, the modern young researcher needs to be armed with strategies and tools that will yield the best information and help him or her organize and present that information effectively. In a modern school environment, the digital tools discussed in this book go a long way toward insuring success and excellence.
Offers teaching strategies for instruction in information literacy, discussing how to select and narrow a topic, developing a thesis statement, Boolean search strategies, organization of knowledge in academic libraries, and other related topics.
A guide to using Web 2.0 tools in the classroom that provides practical strategies, a reference of tools, and suggestions for engaging students in authentic learning experiences.
