Project: Citizen

Getting Started

Get Organized

Share Resources: Create a shared Google Drive folder to collect and organize resources.
Track Progress: Use a Google Presentation to track steps in the process (try this TEMPLATE).
Manage the Work: Try shared lists in Google Keep to keep track of who is responsible for what, and even set up personal reminders.

Gather Information

CARS Explained: View the above presentation to effectively evaluate sources on the Internet.

Use Credible Sources

CARS Overview: quick infographic to review credibility, accuracy, reasonableness and support.
Fearless Fact Finding: Use these fact-checking sites to verify the truth of what you read online.
Information CAFE: Learn how to challenge, adapt, file and evaluate information.
Legit-O-Meter: This infographic from Common Sense Media helps you identify the legitimacy of a website.

Online Databases:

Virtual Library:

Insights and Solutions

Expertise:

Communication:

Annotated Bibliographies
Conducting an Interview
MLA Style Guide
- Format Works Cited (Guide, Video)
Workplace Writers (Purdue OWL)

Authentic Audiences

While inquiry and research follow general common processes, each particular inquiry is unique, each with its own distinct challenges. We in the LMC are here to help you learn how to develop your inquiry skills so that you can adapt them to different situations. If you're stuck, use this Rx form to help us work together to diagnose your difficulties and prescribe some ideas for moving your inquiry forward.