6th Grade Research Ready 2017
Pre-research Before you start your research you need to: Step 1: Determine what you need to know about your topic. Step 2: Decide how you are going to organize your notes.
Pre-research Step 1: How do you know what you need to know? Assignment sheet—highlight what you need to know Look for key words about your topic and WRITE DOWN A LIST BEFORE YOU START RESEARCHING
Pre-research Where look for key words: Assignment General Database or Encyclopedia Wikipedia (really!)
Pre-research Sample Topic: Mandatory Recycling Environmental Protection Agency Mandatory Recycling Laws Bottle Bill Landfill Bans Curbside Recycling Programs E-waste Landfills
What is the best way for you to take notes? Notebook paper or Word document for each element from your list OR a word document or PPT slide for each element from your list
What is the best way for you to take notes? Example 1 (notebook paper)
What is the best way for you to take notes? Example 2 (Word Document)
Pre-research
Research Resources Databases will be best source for information. Library WebsiteResearch
Research Resources Opposing Viewpoints in Context SIRS Discoverer Britannica Library KCLS Databases: Library card number is 411 followed by your ASB number PIN is the last 4 digits of your ASB number
Research Resources Google, Bing or other search engines
Research Resources Relevancy Appropriateness Detail Currency Authority Bias
Evaluating Websites Relevancy Is this website REALLY about my topic?
Evaluating Websites Appropriateness Who is the audience for this website?
Evaluating Websites Detail Is there enough information about your topic?
Evaluating Websites Currency When was this website last updated?
Evaluating Websites Authority Who is the author or sponsor of this website?
Evaluating Websites Bias Is this website trying to convince you about an opinion?
Research Resources Key words “Manditory Recycling Laws”
Research Resources Example of a reliable resource:
Research Resources A source that will need a much closer look: