Write It!

Leading students through the research process, this handbook covers everything from reading for background information and keywords and applying advanced search techniques to evaluating information and developing a thesis statement. This long-awaited revision has been completely updated to include search and citation techniques for electronic and Internet information. The online Teacher/LMS planning guide contains links to the new AASL Standards for the Twenty-first Century Learner, the NETS Standards, and recommended links for students with an emphasis on online citation tools, and for teachers with an emphasis on collaborative planning and model units for twenty-first century learning. Designed specifically for high school students, this user-friendly pocket guide maintains the academic rigor demanded by top high schools and is sold in packet of ten to furnish a guide for each student in the class. Grades 8-12

ELIZABETH BANKHEAD is a long-time practitioner and advocate for teaching libraries with over 30 years of experience as a school library media specialist at all levels. She has developed nationally recognized library programs including being selected as a recipient of the National School Library Media Program of the Year Award. Betty is an active member of the American Association of School Librarians and is the author and presenter of the first AASL Leadership Institute, Collaborative Leadership. Betty has also served for the past seven years as the Director of Staff Development for the Colorado Power Libraries.

JANET NICHOLS is the former Coordinator of Instruction and Information Services at the David Adamany Undergraduate Library, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. Prior to working in higher education, she spent 25 years in K-12 education as an English teacher, reading specialist, and school librarian.

DAWN VAUGHN has been a school library media specialist for more than 25 years. She has worked at all levels of libraries in three states and is passionate about the teaching and leadership role of the library media specialist in schools. An active member of the American Association of School Librarians, she served as President from 2004-2005. Dawn is experienced in professional development, presenting at conferences and workshops at the local, state, and national level throughout her career. Most recently, she has been an administrator at a large suburban high school.