The Research Process
Big 6 - Research Paper Organizer
Big 6 example
*Step 1 - Task Definition:
Come up with a question. What are you looking for? Brainstorm what you already know. What do you need to find out to answer the question? What keywords will you use to search for your information?
Come up with a question. What are you looking for? Brainstorm what you already know. What do you need to find out to answer the question? What keywords will you use to search for your information?
*Step 2 - Information Seeking Strategies:
Where will I find my information? What resources do I need?
Where will I find my information? What resources do I need?
*Step 3 - Location and Access: Gather information
-Find that book or website.
-How will you find your information online? Use your keywords to search online.
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-How will you evaluate your information?
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Are these sites reliable??????
http://shaun.rasmusenfamily.com/newsite/ancientrome/romanempire.php
Dihydrogen Monoxide Research
Save the Tree Octopus
Dog Island
Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie
http://shaun.rasmusenfamily.com/newsite/ancientrome/romanempire.php
Dihydrogen Monoxide Research
Save the Tree Octopus
Dog Island
Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie
*Step 4 - Collect your information
-Figure out what information you need. Write where you got your information.
Research Graphic Organizer
Report Notes
Cite your sources
-Figure out what information you need. Write where you got your information.
Research Graphic Organizer
Report Notes
Cite your sources
Other informational sites
Classzone - Web research guide, evaluating a website
Evaluating Websites Tutorial
Website evaluation guide from Easybib
Internet Detective
Google Search Tricks