#Mendeley docear at same time software#

#Mendeley docear at same time software#

Like any piece of software that runs on OS X and contains a database, Mendeley described its interface as “iTunes-like.” And while the interface was pretty polished, that wasn’t what sold me. That’s when I fell into the waiting arms of Mendeley. I had dozens of papers to write and no citation software. When I got to grad school, I realized by old standby, ProQuest’s Refworks wasn’t available and my old copy of Endnote x1 ran too slow on my new computer. So there I was, my first year of graduate school and jonesing heavily for some citation management. Citation management software however, gets me close enough. I find little joy in putting together reference lists and bibliographies, mainly because they can never reach the metaphysical perfection I demand. I use Spotify for no other reason that I don’t want to dedicate the necessary time to organize an MP3 library the way I know it needs to be organized. (Although, if you find yourself empathizing with me right now, I suggest you try TuneUp.) My tendency for digitally augmented organization has also made me a bit of a connoisseur of citation management software. My personal library is organized the same way Occupy Wall Street organized theirs, with a lifetime subscription to LibraryThing. Material and digital objects need to stand in reserve for me, so that I may function on a daily basis. I’m a forgetful and absent-minded character and need to externalize my memory, so I typically augment my organizational skills with digital tools. I don’t call it life hacking or You+, its just the way I live. I really love putting things in order: Around my house you’ll find tiny and neat stacks of paper, alphabetized sub-folders, PDFs renamed via algorithm, and spices arranged to optimize usage patterns. Encouraging students to develop a RRS will provide benefits in terms of the management of their workload and focus on their extended essay.This and more #OverlyHonestMethods can be found here. The idea of the RRS is not new and many students already keep research journals in the planning, researching and writing phases of their work on the extended essay. respond to prompts and questions that may arise in the students’ subject areas, TOK classes or other aspects of the Diploma Programme.respond to artifacts, such as photos, newspaper clippings, twitter feeds, blogs, and so on.In preparing for their reflection sessions students could use their RRS to:

The use of the RRS will help students to prepare for their reflection sessions with their supervisors and inform the discussions that take place. It is a space in which students are able to record reflections on what they are reading, writing and thinking. The RRS is a personal learning environment that can be either a physical or virtual support tool. It supports learning, thinking, critical analysis and evaluation, and contributes not only to the development of a successful extended essay but also to skills and competencies for pathways beyond the Diploma Programme. Use of the RRS is strongly recommended as it will allow the student to more clearly articulate and understand their decision-making process. Click on Criterion E link above for assessment details. Again, the three formal reflections are mandatory and contribute to Criterion E in the final assessment. The actual form a student will fill in is on Managebac in the EE section, the Planning and Progress tab on the right side. The RPPF form below is to be used as a reference and guide only. Excerpt from the IBO Extended Essay Guide 2018

Students will be encouraged to informally reflect throughout the experience of researching and writing the extended essay, but are required to reflect formally during the reflection sessions with their supervisor and when completing the Reflections on planning and progress form (RPPF).

The emphasis in the extended essay is on process reflection, characterized by reflecting on conceptual understandings, decision-making, engagement with data, the research process, time management, methodology, successes and challenges, and the appropriateness of sources.

It is intended to help students with the development of their extended essay as well as allowing them the opportunity to consider the effectiveness of their choices, to re-examine their ideas and to decide whether changes are needed. Reflection in the extended essay focuses on the student’s progress during the planning, research and writing process.