Clinton Middle SchoolClinton Middle School

The Amazing RaceThe Amazing Race

Primary and Secondary ResourcesPrimary and Secondary Resources

Types of Resources used Types of Resources used for Researchfor Research

Print ResourcesPrint Resources Non-fiction booksNon-fiction books EncyclopediasEncyclopedias AlmanacsAlmanacs DictionariesDictionaries AtlasesAtlases MagazinesMagazines

Types of Resources Used Types of Resources Used for Researchfor Research

Electronic ResourcesElectronic Resources TPS databasesTPS databases Internet WebsitesInternet Websites Electronic Dictionaries Electronic Dictionaries Electronic EncyclopediasElectronic Encyclopedias On-line MagazinesOn-line Magazines

PRIMARY RESOURCESPRIMARY RESOURCES

First in time or order; first in importanceFirst in time or order; first in importance

original; not derived or subordinate; fundamental; original; not derived or subordinate; fundamental; basic. basic.

immediate or direct, or not involving intermediate immediate or direct, or not involving intermediate agency: agency: primary perceptions.primary perceptions.

Dictionary.com, (2007). Retrieved September 18, 2007 from http://dictionary.reference.com/

Types of Primary ResourcesTypes of Primary Resources

ObjectsObjects ArtifactsArtifacts ToolsTools WeaponsWeapons InventionsInventions UniformsUniforms FashionFashion

Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/index.html

Types of Primary ResourcesTypes of Primary Resources

ImagesImages PhotographsPhotographs FilmFilm VideoVideo Fine artFine art

Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/index.htmlLibrary of Congress, (2005). Prints and photographs reading room. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/list/233_cwsoldiers.html

Types of Primary ResourcesTypes of Primary Resources

AudioAudio oral historiesoral histories InterviewsInterviews MusicMusic Audio recordingsAudio recordings

Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/index.html

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/browse/ListSome.php?category=Performing%20Arts,%20Music

Types of Primary ResourcesTypes of Primary Resources

StatisticsStatistics Census dataCensus data Land surveysLand surveys MapsMaps OrdinancesOrdinances BlueprintsBlueprints Architectural drawings Architectural drawings

Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/index.html

Types of Primary ResourcesTypes of Primary Resources

Written TextWritten Text JournalsJournals LettersLetters DiariesDiaries CookbooksCookbooks AdvertisementsAdvertisements Documents in the original Documents in the original

handwriting or languagehandwriting or language

Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/index.html

Types of Primary ResourcesTypes of Primary Resources

People and CommunityPeople and Community Family photographsFamily photographs SouvenirsSouvenirs RecipesRecipes Oral histories, Oral histories, Local historical societiesLocal historical societies Physical surroundings Physical surroundings

Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/index.html

Secondary ResourcesSecondary Resources

derived or derivative; not primary or original: derived or derivative; not primary or original: secondary sources of historical research.secondary sources of historical research.

work that interprets or analyzes an historical work that interprets or analyzes an historical event or phenomenon. It is generally at least event or phenomenon. It is generally at least one step removed from the event. Examples one step removed from the event. Examples include scholarly or popular books and articles, include scholarly or popular books and articles, reference books, and textbooks. reference books, and textbooks.

Dictionary.com, (2007). Retrieved September 18, 2007 from http://dictionary.reference.com/

U.C. Berkley Library, (2004). Library research: finding primary resources. Retrieved September 18, 2007 from http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/instruct/guides/PrimarySources.html#secondary

Types of Secondary ResourcesTypes of Secondary Resources

All print and electronic resources that are All print and electronic resources that are not primary resources.not primary resources.

If the account is told by someone who If the account is told by someone who wasn’t there, it is a secondary resource.wasn’t there, it is a secondary resource.

Most books, websites, databases, etc. are Most books, websites, databases, etc. are secondary.secondary.

The Adventure BeginsThe Adventure Begins

Select Your TeamSelect Your Team

Choose Your RouteChoose Your Route

Go to the Clinton Website, Go to the Clinton Website, Library link, then Library Library link, then Library Resources.Resources.

Open the Primary Pathfinder.Open the Primary Pathfinder. Follow the directions on the Follow the directions on the

right side of the page.right side of the page.

Big6 ChecklistBig6 Checklist Step 1: Task definitionStep 1: Task definition

• What do I need to find out?What do I need to find out?• What are my options?What are my options?

Step 2: Information-Seeking StrategiesStep 2: Information-Seeking Strategies• What resources will I use?What resources will I use?

Nonfiction, reference books, magazinesNonfiction, reference books, magazines

Step 3: Location and AccessStep 3: Location and Access• Have I looked in OPAC?Have I looked in OPAC?• Have I looked in the reference section?Have I looked in the reference section?• Have I asked my librarian for help?Have I asked my librarian for help?

Finish LineFinish Line

After finishing the pathfinder, show Mrs. After finishing the pathfinder, show Mrs. Gallagher your worksheet. Gallagher your worksheet.

Remember, it must be accurate and Remember, it must be accurate and essential information for good research.essential information for good research.

You are now finished with this leg of your Amazing Race. You are ready to start another race.