I am quite impressed with the Research Project Calculator developed by Minitex and MNLink (based on the University of Minnesota’s Assignment Calculator). The next logical step (in my mind, anyway) is to make it a Facebook application. 
I’m most delighted by the fact that the outlines incorporate information literacy, which is definitely something public libraries can play a role in.
Ways that I could use this particular tool in the public library setting?
- Provide a link to this resource on our resources for homework help
- Mention it in presentations or with communications with teachers (we’re in this together, aren’t we?)
- Make my teen volunteers write essays about how wonderful the library is every week, and use this tool to email them their schedule for completing their essays. (No. Just have to make sure you’re reading this! Hee hee).
- A possible tool for creating a timeline for a presentation — this would save me from taking the time to work backwards in my planner.
That’s all I have so far. Any additional ideas out there? Leave them in the comments!
Note: I tried using the RPC for an event I’m planning. As of today, I have 153 days before the event. I don’t think this knowledge alone helps me. Makes me think I’ve got all the time in the world! When really, no. I don’t.
