How Do I Use the Internet Effectively?

Duration Activity Resources Role Slide 1: Slide 1 Gain rapport 5 Minutes Staff: Introductions with group Teacher introduces the ambassadors and outline plan for the session [timings, structure and breaks]. (intro only necessary if Introduction from the Ambassadors and an outline being delivered about their course of study. as a separate session to Aim of session: This session follows on from session Session 1) 1 where project ideas were developed- in order to complete their EPQ they will need to carry out various and extensive research, much like when they are at university. Therefore the main aim of this session is to explore the various research methodologies available and consider which methods would be most appropriate for their own project.

3 Minutes Objectives Slide 2 • Explore various research methodologies • Consider styles of referencing • Understand the relevance of plagiarism • Mind map various research methodologies for own project idea

10 Minutes The Research - Activity Slide 3 Obtain extensive list of Show Title ‘The Research’ resources Ask students where they can find information from or source research?

Write responses on flip chart paper and discuss briefly to ensure a full list is obtained

Show next part of slide: ‘Primary sources & secondary sources’

Ask students if they know the difference and where would they place the examples they have just given?

2 Show rest of slide Give examples of resources if not already mentioned e.g. Media would encompass TV & film (documentaries, fiction, plays), radio (live, recorded, archive), newspapers, magazines, photographs

Mention other sources of research (see handout for reference) not mentioned already

e.g. Internet - websites, videos, podcasts. Libraries - university library is open access for e.g., most things can be ordered through the British Library although there is almost always a fee. Text Books - fiction, novels, journals, DVD’s archive People - questionnaires, interviews, observation Social networking sites – Facebook, Twitter Events - fashion show, play, performance Museums - contemporary, historical Archive - manuscripts, journals, legislative data Experiments - statistical data

Research Log Slide 4

Information Log Completing a table such as this as you go along will help you to keep track of the information that you come across. It will help you to evaluate a source of information in terms of reliability or bias.

Issue: Handout - Research Log

10 Minutes Mind-Mapping Slide 5

5 Minutes Students to write on their own flip chart paper, their extra if ideas for sources of research for their own project. needed Ambassadors to circulate around the tables to help develop ideas/make suggestions.

3 5 Minutes Mind-Mapping Slide 5

Students to swap their papers with a partner and now their partner can write on their ideas for sources of research for their partner’s project.

Ambassadors to circulate around the tables to help develop ideas/make suggestions.

10 Minutes The Research Slide 6

Skills & Technologies used [Recap from previous session on the range of sources of information]

Discuss the following points:  How do I use the internet effectively?  How do I write to people?  How do I interview people?  How do I use questionnaires?  How do I carry out practical work/obtain scientific data? [refer to presentation notes]

Issue Handout: Evaluating Websites

+ 8: 5 Minutes Referencing Different Sources Slide 7 +8

Outline what a full reference will typically include i.e. author, year of publication, age of publication etc.

Websites change/get updated - use date website was accessed

5 Minutes Referencing Tips Slide 9

• Check your reference style - School or college may have their own preferred style

4 • Use a consistent style throughout • Reference as you work - Remember to use the research log • Online referencing tools are available

Ambassador tips!

5 Minutes Summary: Research Ideas Slide 10

Summarise what has been covered in the session

Are students happy with the ideas for their own project? Did the session help them explore new research ideas for their projects?

Great... Don’t forget they have great resources at school - specialist teachers, libraries and affiliated organisations.

Any final questions/suggestions 2 Minutes Slide 11 ...and of course you can also contact us directly if you need to.

Any questions?

Thank you for listening and good luck with your project research.

Evaluation