MONTAUK PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
RESEARCH
PROJECT CHECKLIST
(a
“to do” list for teachers suggested by your school librarian)
q
Brainstorm
ideas
q
Create
rubric, write directions & requirements, i.e. design assignment sheet (consult librarian – include use of research worksheets, works cited, public
library use, etc.)
q
Choose
due dates – coordinate with other events & projects to avoid conflicts for
students; consider assigning “step” due dates: ex. facts/notes &
research worksheets, 1st draft & works cited, 2nd
draft & revised works cited, final draft & perfected works cited
q
Finalize
assignment sheet
q
Obtain or
create a model or example for students to follow
q
Create
list of topics to be assigned to students (if applicable)
q
Give
assignment sheet, due dates and topic list (with student assignments if known)
to school librarian
q
Inform The
Montauk Library of project - give assignment sheet, due dates and topic list
(with student assignments if known) to public librarians, let them know if
extra-credit will be offered for public library use (they will create sign up
sheet)
q
Note
useful Montauk
Library info: Children’s
Librarian – Chris Langerfeld, Head Librarian – Karen Rade, phone 668-3377,
fax 668-3468, hours vary – closed Thursdays (get blue public library bookmarks
for distribution to students – includes phone number & hours) Web address:
http://www.suffolk.lib.ny.us/libraries/mntk/index.html
q
Distribute
assignment sheet and due dates to special ed, resource room and ESL teachers –
meet with them if necessary to adapt assignment for specific student(s)
q
Post
assignment sheet and due dates on homework bulletin board outside Mr. Perna’s
office throughout the project
q
Arrange a
class visit to the school library for orientation and assistance from school
librarian and library resources
q
Distribute
assignment sheets to students
q
Assign
student topics (if applicable)
q
Go over
assignment sheet/due dates and share model in class with all students (have them
hold their questions until the end of your presentation, then give time for
questions)
q
Assign a
due date for assignment sheet to be signed by parents
q
Monitor
student progress throughout project – arrange for extra help sessions if
necessary (plan with librarian for research extra help in library)
q
Check
and/or collect drafts when due (consider peer editing for 1st draft,
teacher collection and correction for 2nd draft)
q
After
final projects are completed, use rubric for grading – consult with school
librarian for evaluation of research worksheets, works cited and work habits
q
Obtain
sign up sheet from Montauk Library to assign extra credit for public library use
q
Publish
or display projects (consider informing local press)
q Reflect on project - discuss with students/teachers/librarians pros, cons, possible improvements for next time (save this info for future planning)