Fact Finding Mission

The capstone activity where students combine information from two different sources into a single, logically organized paragraph.

Distinguishes between when to use direct quotes for impact and when to paraphrase for factual clarity.

Guided practice in rewriting sentences using synonyms and grammatical shifts, such as changing active to passive voice, while maintaining original meaning.

Focuses on the 'Read, Cover, Recite' method to separate conceptual understanding from the original text's linguistic structure through oral retelling.

Students learn to separate core concepts from 'fluff' using effective highlighting and note-taking strategies, moving away from copying full sentences.

A culminating scavenger hunt challenge where students apply all previous skills to find obscure information and document their search paths.

Focuses on the skill of rapid appraisal by teaching students how to read and interpret search result snippets, titles, and bolded terms before clicking.

Students explore the specific features of academic databases, including filters, metadata, and specialized search bars, comparing them to general search engines.

Introduces Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) through visual and physical activities to help students understand how to narrow or expand their search results.

Students learn to deconstruct complex questions into core keywords and brainstorm synonyms to expand their search potential, moving away from typing full sentences into search engines.