In this class we will learn about the materials in the Lebanon Catholic Media Center and how to use them to access and evaluate information. Hopefully you already have some knowledge of library skills. We will build upon this knowledge so that you will be able to use the library in an easy and efficient manner. We will use your improved information skills to create a research portfolio due at the end of the quarter. I am also going to encourage you to check out and read the books in this library for your enjoyment..
We will specifically study:
¯The layout of this library
¯The parts of a book
¯ Research Process
¯OPAC
¯Periodicals and online periodical databases
¯ Dewey Decimal System Reference Books
¯Book awards and book sites
¯Access PA and the POWER Library
¯Useful search engines, directories, and websites
¯Website evaluation
¯MLA work cited format
¯Intellectual honesty and plagiarism
¯ Reference Books
You will need:
¯Pens or pencils
¯Notebook or loose-leaf
¯ 2 folders—one for the research portfolio and one for class handouts
*NOTE: Bring your folders to every class.
YOU WILL NEED TO KEEP ALL PAPERS FOR THE ENTIRE QUARTER!!
You will be expected to:
¯Be in your seat when the bell rings.
¯Sit in your assigned seat unless given special permission.
¯Listen carefully and work quietly.
¯Respect the library, the materials and above all each other.
¯Clean up and put away materials when finished.
¯Participate in an appropriate and positive manner. Your ideas are important.
¯Be responsible for all assignments.
¯Be dismissed by the teacher and not the bell.
Reminders:
Please check the folder at the front of the classroom for missed assignments.
The research project MUST be handed in before the last day of the quarter.
Due date: (to be announced)
Your grade will be calculated using the points earned from in class assignments, quizzes, responsibility checks and the research project. .
Closing remarks:
If you do not clean up your papers, put reference books away, and push your chair in before leaving class, you will be fined 10 cents for the missions. Part of your education is to become considerate conscientious individuals. If you loose handouts, you will need to pay 10 cents a page to have others copied. Part of your job is to develop responsible habits. Placing your handouts in your folder so that they do not get lost is one of those habits that show responsibility.
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I have read and understand what is expected of me for this information Literacy course.
Student signature:______________________________________Date:__________________________
I have read and know what is expected of my child in this information Literacy course.
Parent signature:________________________________________ Date:_________________________