... Date/Time: Sept 8, 2022, 3:00 - 5:05 PM Location: Hamilton Computer Lab Course: HIS 400: History Senior Seminar, 8 students ____________________________________________________________________________ Lesson Title: Locating and Using Primary Sources Student Learning Outcomes: Review types of primary sources Identify locations to find primary sources Create keyword search strings with material types. ACRL Framework (one): Searching as Strategic Exploration Anticipatory Set: Think - (2 min); Create a list of types/examples of primary sources. Pair - (2 min); Share with your neighbor Share - (5 min); Share your list with the class to create a joint list. Input/Modeling: 1. Ask: Which of these primary source types do you think you might use for this assignment? Have students come forward and circle the ones they think they will use. 2. Focus on the ones that are not circled. Why are they being used less? 3. What about the ones that are circled more. Why are they being used more? 4. Where do we find each type of primary source? What type of information might be conveyed through each primary source? Examples include: beliefs/opinions/experiences of time period/event; gov/law/policies of a time period; methods of communication; visual representations; culture, everyday life, society, etc. Do this for as many of the primary source types as the class is engaged for. 5. Write the topic Gus Grissom on the board. 6. Show LibGuide. 7. Model the creation of a search string reviewing the use of boolean operators and quotes. For example, Gus Grissom AND letters 8. Model the search in OneSearch and the National Archives (JFK library). Ask students what they notice, what types of sources appear, general characteristics. 9. Discuss other places to find primary sources. Who might be interested in this topic and have collected it? Why cant we just Google this information? (Search Google for Gus Grissom and primary sources) (Google only searches about 0.03% of the Internet.) Whats a finding aid? (Show the one from Googleindianahistory.org). How can you contact and communicate with librarians/archivists at other institutions that may have primary source artifacts related to their research? Advanced google search (to search just .gov or .edu) 10. If time allows, have students suggest other searches and make observations. Checked Understanding: Lets chat for a few minutes about secondary sources - How is your secondary source research coming? - Which databases are you using? - What challenges are you running into? - Advice for other databases and keyword search strategies. Guided Practice: Provide students with the worksheet on the next page and use it for the rest of the class time to complete a guided exploration. Assessment/Metacognitive Reflection: Informal evaluation based on looking at the students work as I circulate. Search Log Using the keywords and/or concepts youve already brainstormed, create a list of possible search strings (column one) to try in your exploration of online primary sources.. Edit, revise, add, or delete search strings as you further your study and notice trends in the primary sources. Remember to include item types in your search! List the search engine or library database (column two) youll search. Record notes (column three), such as your observations, findings, and reflections based on the search results. Search strings Search Engine, Library Database, or Other Search Tool Observations, Findings, & Reflection ...