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Common Core Standards-PDF's
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Tennessee Academic Standards
Find the subject you teach. Download/open the pdf. Conduct a search for the word "research" (use ctrl+F to find). -
Tennessee Standards for English Language Arts
Find the grade level you teach. Download/open the pdf. Conduct a search for the word "research" (use ctrl+F to find).
Getting Inspired
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The Big Picture
The news in pictures
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Britannica
Click "High" or "Middle" then drill down or explore. Username: rutherford1 Password: rcs
Choosing and Narrowing Your Topic
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Britannica
Do a search. Click on the article. Click the "Related" tab at the top. Also, "Expand" and explore the table of contents.
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instaGrok
instaGrok presents each topic as an interactive visual interface so you can quickly see important concepts and key facts
Gathering Information and Facts
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Britannica
After finding your article, look at Images & Video. Also, Related > Journals and Magazines, The Web's Best Sites, Primary Source
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Choose the Best Search
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Search.USA.gov
Searches all US Government websites.
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Tennessee Electronic Library
All grades: Explore World Book and view "All TEL Databases." Upper Grades: Do a TEL "Advanced Search."
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Project Gutenberg
Free eBooks
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Google Search
10 Questions & Answers to Help You Search Smarter--Catlin Tucker
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Do an ADVANCED Google search
This will help you to narrow your results.
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10 Google Search Tips All Students Can Use
PDF Flyer Available
Primary Sources
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Primary Sources Portal
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Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
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National Archives
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National Archives - Digital Vaults
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Library of Congress
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Britannica
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American Memory
Locate documents, sound recordings, images, maps, and other American primary sources
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Internet History Sourcebook Project - Fordham University
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Smithsonian Libraries
Search for online exhibitions selected by Smithsonian librarians
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Ready, Net Go
Browse worldwide archival index
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Digital History
High-quality historical resources, primary sources, multimedia, subject guides
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Historical Scene Investigation
Evaluating Your Sources
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Website Evaluation Videos
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Evaluating Credibility of Sources - Lesson Plan and Activities
For Teachers
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Information Literacy from Alan November
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Evaluating Websites - A Checklist
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Evaluating Websites - List of Criteria
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Source Evaluation Checklist
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Credible and Reliable Sources
Questions to ask yourself about sources you use
Compiling and Organizing Your Information
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RefMe
A free, easy-to-use, web-based tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources.
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Getting Started with RefMe.com
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OneNote - in Office 365
Ask your tech coach to help you get started!
Pre-Writing or Preparing to Create the End Product
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Kidspiration and Inspiration
Software for creating graphic organizers and outlines.
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Bubbl.us
Graphic Organizer
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Spicy Nodes
Graphic Organizer
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Gliffy
Flowcharts, Diagrams, Floor Plans, Technical Drawings and More
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ACMI Storyboard Generator
Storyboard Creator
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Printable Storyboard Templates
PDF's
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Tips for Writing a Good Outline
Purdue O.W.L
Creating a Product
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Infographics--Visual.ly
Research is expected to include, charts, graphs, or other visual representations of facts/data
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PikToChart
Infographic and Presentation Tool
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Infogr.am
Infographic and Presentation Tool
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Easel.ly
Infographic and Presentation Tool--Might Be Blocked
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How to Create Infographics
Video Tutorial
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Animoto
Sign up for an educational account
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Go Animate
Animated Movies
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Powtoon
Presentation and Video Animation Tool
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Sway - in Office 365
Here are some tutorials
Citing Your Sources
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Grades K through 5 should provide a list of sources.
Possible programs are MS Word or Notepad.
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Grades 6 and up should cite sources using the proper format.
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EasyBib
Citation generators don't check spelling or capitalization.
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How to Use EasyBib
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Purdue O.W.L (Online Writing Lab)
Fornatting and Style Guides plus MUCH more
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How to Format an MLA Paper - Video
Elementary End Products