1. BJM Resource Centre

2. Student Orientation Research Projects ……………………………………

3. Completing a Research Project

4. Sources:

5. Sources: Encyclopedia / Books Well organized Written at your reading level Information can be trusted Best place to start general research Need to know: Table of Contents Index Alphabetical order

6. Up-to-date, current information Various subject areas available Easy to access information Newspaper articles available Sources: Databases

7. Material on specific topics Material created by users Need to assess the validity of the information Best to use sites you know are created by users who provide accurate information Sources: Special Interest Sites

8. Many to choose from Google Bing Learn to use one or two well Learn how to access the advanced search features Keyword Searches Boolean Searches Sources: Search Engines

9. So much information! Information of variable quality You must know how to critically evaluate each site you visit because you can’t trust the information A good place to “play” Sources: Free Surfing

10. BJM Resource Centre Research Skills What do you need to know before you start your research? Encyclopedia When was William Shakespeare born? Name the 11 Ecoregions of Saskatchewan. What were four ‘first’ which occurred in the 1900’s? What is the name of the element of the periodic table with the symbol ‘Cd’?

11. BJM Resource Centre Research Skills What do you need to know before you start your research? Books When was William Shakespeare born? Name the 11 Ecoregions of Saskatchewan. What were four ‘first’ which occurred in the 1900’s? What is the name of the element of the periodic table with the symbol ‘Cd’?

12. BJM Resource Centre Research Skills What do you need to know before you start your research? Special Interest Sites BJM Webpage > English Department > Shakespeare – When was William Shakespeare born? BJM Webpage > Science Department > Ecoregions of Saskatchewan – Name the 11 Ecoregions of Saskatchewan. BJM Webpage > Social/History Department > 20 th Century History Timeline – What were four ‘first’ which occurred in the 1900’s? BJM Webpage > Science Department > Periodic Table / Elements – What is the name of the element of the periodic table with the symbol ‘Cd’?

13. BJM Resource Centre Research Skills What do you need to know before you start your research? Net Search When was William Shakespeare born? Name the 11 Ecoregions of Saskatchewan. What were four ‘first’ which occurred in the 1900’s? What is the name of the element of the periodic table with the symbol ‘Cd’?

14. So, what is the best source to use? ENCYCLOPEDIA / BOOKS DATABASES SPECIAL INTEREST SITES SEARCH ENGINES SURFING

15. The Research Process Steps to a successful experience

16. The Research Process Appreciation - select your topic Gather general background information Determine what is of interest to you Teachers will often give you information to help you make selections

17. Appreciation Christian Service Helping Others Feels good A lot of people with needs Compassion to others Why get involved with Christian Service?

18. The Research Process Appreciation - select your topic Pre-search - create a research plan Look for relationships Create a focus Create a research web Refine your area of research

19. Pre-search Feed People Work Placements Clothes for People Spiritual Help Christian Service Opportunities in Saskatoon Salvation ArmyFood BankSalvation ArmyValue Village Start with … What services are provided to people? Christian Service

20. The Research Process Appreciation - select your topic Pre-search - create a research map/plan Search - select the best resource Start with general sources to gain background information Use a variety of sources to check your information Use a ORGANIZATION FRAME to record information Record your information in point form or phrases Record the bibliographical information

21. The Research Process ORGANIZATIONAL FRAME

22. The Research Process Appreciation - select your topic Pre-search - create a research map/plan Search - select the best resource Interpretation - process your research Decide which information is useful for your project Expand on this information Organize the information in an appropriate manner

23. The Research Process Appreciation - select your topic Pre-search - create a research map/plan Search - select the best resource Interpretation - process your research Communication - present your research Know your presentation options Follow the guidelines as set out by your teacher

24. The Research Process Appreciation - select your topic Pre-search - create a research map/plan Search - select the best resource Interpretation - process your research Communication - present your research Evaluation - determine strengths/weaknesses Determine where you did well and where you need to make changes Use this information to improve your next project

25. The Research Process Appreciation - select your topic Pre-search - create a research map/plan Search - select the best resource Interpretation - process your research Communication - present your research Evaluation - determine strengths/weaknesses * Research Process Guide *

26. Questions, thoughts, comments?