Before using sources of information that were found, it is appropriate to save and organize them first.
This objective includes all tasks that aim to organize sources of information and references in order to find them easily. It aims to keep track of search results throughout the process.
Students determine a method for archiving files and folders. They can, for example, name files appropriately, file them in a logical way in folders and use a mediagraphy management tool.
Students associate keywords with selected documents and use bookmarks.
Mastering this objective can be demonstrated using lists and databases, screenshots, explanations and demonstrations.
To organize saved documents, students may use the following elements: a file manager, mediagraphic information from documents, bookmarks and mediagraphic management software, metadata, etc.
The important thing is to apply an efficient method when it comes to archiving and recalling documents.
Recall: Ability to find and retrieve saved documents efficiently.
By mediagraphic references we mean accurate information on consulted documents: title(s), author(s), subject, summary, publisher, URL link, date of publication or edition, etc.
This task is essential for accessing to saved information at a later date and to respect intellectual property (see tasks 3.2.5 – Citing sources according to required formats, and 3.2.6 – Producing a properly formatted mediagraphy).
In this task, students capture or transcribe the accurate information from the documents saved for their assignments or studies. They must be able to access them while writing their papers and during the whole length of their academic and professional careers.
Students will be able to present their teachers with:
Proof of completion of this task is often accomplished by citing the origin of sources as well as in the production of a complete mediagraphy in the assignment.
Here are some relevant tools related to mediagraphic references:
All types of sources, whether digital or physical, include mediagraphic information, although its quality varies.
This task includes the operations of saving, naming and archiving files and folders in order to easily track the information found.
Students use a method to save, name and archive locally,either in their network or cloud computing, documents useful for their studies and assignments.
Students add metadata to saved documents to facilitate their tracking. They also use and classify bookmarks to track online documents.
Teachers can require a screenshot of the file and folders structure.
Students are able to explain the logic and efficacy of their archiving and tracking methods. They can also demonstrate the efficacy of their method in the retrieval of filed documents.
The absence of lost documents is a good sign that they are using an effective method.
To archive documents or to learn how to do so, students will use the following tools:
When working in teams, defining a set of rules for archiving and naming files and folders and applying these rules consistently makes attaining the objective easier.
Cloud computing: used to describe the hosting of computer information on remote servers rather than having them reside on a single local computer (Source: Online Canadian Oxford Dictionary – Oxford reference).
