• Information Literacy

    What is Information Literacy? Information Literacy is defined as the ability to know when there is a need for information, to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand.  These are resources available to you.
    http://novemberlearning.com/resources/information-literacy-resources/
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  • Big 6 Information Literacy Model

    You can do BIG things with Big6 Skills! Big6 is a six-stage model to help anyone solve problems or make decisions by using information. Some call it information literacy, information communication, or ICT skills, or a process, but we call it the Big6.

    Using the Big6 information literacy process, you will identify information research goals, seek, use, and assemble relevant, credible information, then to reflect— is the final product effective and was my process efficient. The Big6 information literacy process is completely transferable to any grade level, subject area, or workplace. Big6, state and national instructional standards, and your curriculum all work together hand-in-hand.
     
    Source: Big6.com
    http://www.big6.com/
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  • You Quote It, You Note It!

    Plagiarism is a big deal, and it’s not something you want to find out about the hard way.  Not only is it illegal, it's unethical.

    Researching ethically is also researching efficiently: not only will you learn how to avoid plagiarism, but you’ll also pick up some good research tips too.

    http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/plagiarism/
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  • Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary Sources

    The best practice in researching and writing about a topic is to use Primary Sources, or original documents, but that's not always possible.  Here's a guide on how to tell them apart..
    http://www.lib.umd.edu/ues/guides/primary-sources
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  • Fact, Fiction, or Opinion? Evaluating Sources

    Learn how to evaluate your sources BEFORE you quote, paraphrase, or summarize. 
    http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr194.shtml
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  • Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

    Learn the differences between quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing to avoid plagiarism.
     
    http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/563/1/
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  • Cyberbee Interactive Lesson on What's Legal

    This is a fun and interactive lesson for students to get started with what's legal to use and how much.

    http://cyberbee.com/cb_copyright.swf
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  • Citing Electronic Sources

    Not sure how to cite something you found online?  Use this guide.
    http://www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/downloads/pdf/citing_sources_download.pdf
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  • Citing Your Sources

    Failure to cite the work of others in the papers you write may result in disciplinary measures, or failure on the assignment. There are four general types of academic dishonest:y:

    • Plagiarism: "Intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as one's own in an academic exercise."
    • Cheating: "Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise."
    • Fabrication: "Intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise."
    • Facilitating Academic Dishonesty: "Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another to commit an act of academic dishonesty."

    Source: University of Maryland, University Libraries. Citation Tools.  Retrieved online, January 15, 2013.

    http://www.lib.umd.edu/rc/citation-tools
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  • Internet Safety Lessons and Videos (Elementary)

    The safety and security of our students is our responsibility. As appropriate at each grade level, students must learn how to use the Internet safely and effectively.

    http://www.Netsmartz.org
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  • Copyrights and Wrongs (Secondary)

    Students are introduced to copyright, fair use, and the rights they have as creators. Students explore the legal and ethical dimensions of respecting creative work.

    https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/lesson/copyrights-and-wrongs
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  • LCPS Internet Safety Program

    This document provides information about steps LCPS is taking to protect students.

    https://www.lcps.org/cms/lib/VA01000195/Centricity/Domain/52/LCPS_Internet_Safety_Program.pdf
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