Project Help
Explore the Library
- Try the Library explorer quiz.
- Try the LTS Looking in Books tutorial.
- Try the LTS Library Classification tutorial.
- Try the Library Pathfinder.
- Try Internet Scavenger Hunt1 or Internet Scavenger Hunt 3
PLUS model
At Doon Academy we use the PLUS project model. PLUS stands for:
PLANNING, LOCATING, USING and SELF EVALUATING.
Planning your work
Before you start, planning, mind mapping, questions to answer, and keyword choice.
Locating information
Search tips, choosing the best sites, evaluating sites.
Using information
Reading the resources you have found, skimming and scanning, notetaking and bibliographies.
Self-evaluation
How to evaluate your work and presentation tips.
Online Research Tools
If you feel you need more help than the PLUS pages give, then you could try:-
Welcome to the Web ~ A simple interactive on line lesson which shows you how to use the Internet and the basics of searching.
Internet Detective ~ This is an fun, interactive introduction to the issues of information quality on the Internet and teaches evalualtion skills. The tutorial is free to use and takes about one hour to complete.
Big6 - A proven approach to information problem solving.
How to study.org - Study skills are listed both by the process of studying and by topic. Each topic has a list of handouts, prioritized by importance and interest. Very useful for S5/6.
IPL Teenspace ~ Before you start a project, you have to explore the subject to find a topic, locate relevant information, analyze the issues and organize your arguments. This is a step-by-step guide to help you.
Four NETS - Improve your search skills here
These are some of the best sites out there for research help, but there are many more. Most universities and colleges have study skills sections on their websites.
This is a really good one Skills4Uni from University of Birmingham
Now start Planning