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=Welcome to the Wiki for the 8th Grade Research Skills Class!=

The purpose of this wiki is to give you all of the information you will need for this class.

Frequently Asked Questions:


 * What is a Wiki?
 * A wiki is a website that allows anyone to add, delete, or revise content by using a web browser.
 * "Wiki | Define Wiki at Dictionary.com." //Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com//. Web. 03 Feb. 2012. ".
 * Our wiki can only be edited by someone with the password and who has been granted permission by the person who created the page


 * What are our Classroom Rules?
 * In the library we show our best behavior in the following ways.
 * 1) To get Ms. Johnson's attention we raise our hands and wait to be called on.
 * 2) We keep our hands, feet, objects, and unkind words to ourselves.
 * 3) We stay on task.
 * 4) Our Mouths are gum free.
 * 5) We walk in the classroom.
 * 6) We Follow directions the first time.


 * What are we going to learn in this class?
 * In this class we will be focusing mainly on research skills.
 * We will focus on one method of conducting research known as the Independent Investigation Method (IIM) with added supplemental materials and lessons through out the year.
 * Some of what we learn will be up to you and what you want to learn more about.


 * Do we get a grade for this class?
 * Yes this class is considered an exploritory and you will recieve a grade.
 * Participation = 25%
 * Assessments and Projects= 25%
 * Classwork= 25%
 * Notebooks= 25%

Handy Websites and Links:
 * Easy Bib
 * Malden Public Library
 * Boston Public Library
 * [|Ms. Johnson's Homework Center Page]
 * Dictionary.com