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Direct linkBoyer, Brenda L. – Knowledge Quest, 2015
High school seniors' success in making the transition to college hinges greatly on their ability to perform college-level research. Studies pointing out failure to provide this critical preparation abound (Head 2013; Head and Eisenberg 2010). Helping students make this leap is the topic of much research and discussion between members of the…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, College Readiness, High School Seniors, Research Projects
Little, Hannah Byrd – Knowledge Quest, 2015
Why is it important to prove that school libraries add value to the school program? The National Center for Education Statistics reports that 20 percent of U.S. public schools lack a full or part-time certified librarian (NCES 2013). In California the ratio of certified school librarians to students is 1:7,374 (California Department of Education…
Descriptors: Evidence, Educational Practices, School Libraries, Library Role
Peer reviewedZwaan, Sandi; Koechlin, Carol – Knowledge Quest, 2003
Discusses strategies that teachers and school librarians can use for building student understanding of content and the research process. Topics include the interdependence of information skills; being aware of students' prior knowledge and experience; comparing data; and building the research process with information processing skills. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Skills
Peer reviewedPearson, Debra; McNeil, Beth – Knowledge Quest, 2002
Describes the University of Nebraska-Lincoln University Libraries' high school users program, which has grown from a small operation into a well-developed program. The resources of a large academic research library are made available to students so they may complete their high school coursework with a wider range of resources, and possibly, gain…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, High School Students, Information Skills, Library Skills
Peer reviewedTabar, Margaret – Knowledge Quest, 2002
Describes a research project in the social studies curriculum at St. Paul Academy and Summit School (Minnesota) during which students visit a university library. Objectives for student research are: to select a topic, design a thesis statement, locate pertinent primary and secondary resources, and write a well-documented, analytical research…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, High School Students, Information Literacy, Information Skills
Peer reviewedLawton, Deborah S.; Nevins, Lorraine; Spicer, Willa – Knowledge Quest, 2000
Provides two examples of district-wide assessments from South Brunswick (NJ) schools in which library media specialists and teachers collaborate to make complex learning visible. Describes a sixth grade assessment that addresses library media skills and integrating research skills into the curriculum; and a freshman project that requires an…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 6, High School Freshmen
