Tuesday, May 12, 2009

May 12 How I do research

When I do research…
I generally begin with google and then look for anything published by a university or recognizable magazine. I also tend to use WebEnglish a lot and Greece for lesson plan ideas.
A good old fashioned library is my second resource. I use the Ekstrom library and my local library. At Ekstrom I am usually able to locate a professional journal or book on what I am researching by utilizing the online catalog. When I go to the local library I tend to rely on the librarians to help out. My local librarians are great about looking-up what I want during a quick phone call and then holding materials for me.
Then, of course, I ask everyone I know for materials they have used in the past. What they found useful and what was not useful.

1 comment:

  1. WebEnglish and Greece (is this a site about the country?)
    I will look these up next time I am planning Language Arts lessons.

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