Step 1: Internet Safety and Ethics
I know you're excited to jump right into your author study, but first things first! It's important to know how to research information on the internet in a safe and productive way. Please click on the links below to learn more about internet safety and academic integrity before beginning your assignment.
I know you're excited to jump right into your author study, but first things first! It's important to know how to research information on the internet in a safe and productive way. Please click on the links below to learn more about internet safety and academic integrity before beginning your assignment.
Step 2: Citing your Resources
There are so many neat facts to learn about our author of focus, Neil Gaiman! Keep in mind, you should be keeping a list of resources and citations while conducting your research. Confused on what needs to be cited and when? No problem! Click on the buttons below to learn more about how to properly cite your sources!
There are so many neat facts to learn about our author of focus, Neil Gaiman! Keep in mind, you should be keeping a list of resources and citations while conducting your research. Confused on what needs to be cited and when? No problem! Click on the buttons below to learn more about how to properly cite your sources!
Step 3: Web based Resources
The buttons below include links to resources that will help you learn more about the author Neil Gaiman. These resources include biographical information, book examples, fun facts, and more! Did you know that Gaiman has won the Newbery Award? Learn more about that (and more) below!
The buttons below include links to resources that will help you learn more about the author Neil Gaiman. These resources include biographical information, book examples, fun facts, and more! Did you know that Gaiman has won the Newbery Award? Learn more about that (and more) below!
Step 4: Book Trailers and Speeches
Are you anxious to start reading some more Gaiman books? Here are some trailers and a commencement speech by the author himself that might make you his biggest fan!
Are you anxious to start reading some more Gaiman books? Here are some trailers and a commencement speech by the author himself that might make you his biggest fan!
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Step 5: Books by Neil Gaiman
Check out our school library card catalog to find the books below! You can do an author search to find the books quickly, such as "Neil Gaiman" or "Gaiman, Neil".
Check out our school library card catalog to find the books below! You can do an author search to find the books quickly, such as "Neil Gaiman" or "Gaiman, Neil".
Step 6: Now you try it!
It's your turn to find information about Neil Gaiman. One way to do that is by using search engines. I used Google to find the links in Step 3. How did I find specific websites about Neil Gaiman? I used keyword searches. Keyword searches help to narrow down your search and find pertinent information in less time. Booleans can help narrow your search even more, such as searching "Neil Gaiman AND interviews". Get started by using these links to learning how to use Google, other search engines, and keyword searches more effectively.
It's your turn to find information about Neil Gaiman. One way to do that is by using search engines. I used Google to find the links in Step 3. How did I find specific websites about Neil Gaiman? I used keyword searches. Keyword searches help to narrow down your search and find pertinent information in less time. Booleans can help narrow your search even more, such as searching "Neil Gaiman AND interviews". Get started by using these links to learning how to use Google, other search engines, and keyword searches more effectively.
Step 7: Conclusion
Reflect on your research process.
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AASL Standards:
1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life.
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.
2.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information.
English 7 Standards of Learning:
7.9 The student will apply knowledge of appropriate reference materials to produce a research product. a) Collect and organize information from multiple sources including online, print and media. b) Evaluate the validity and authenticity of sources. c) Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information. d) Cite primary and secondary sources. e) Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism and follow ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information.
1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life.
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.
2.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information.
English 7 Standards of Learning:
7.9 The student will apply knowledge of appropriate reference materials to produce a research product. a) Collect and organize information from multiple sources including online, print and media. b) Evaluate the validity and authenticity of sources. c) Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information. d) Cite primary and secondary sources. e) Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism and follow ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information.