Gather and record information on a research topic using three different sources, at least one of which must be a print source. 0501.4.4

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1. Bibliographic Blunders - use note cards to collect information.
2. Critical Evaluation of Resources - In the research process you will encounter many types of resources including books, articles and web sites. But not everything you find on your topic will be suitable. How do you make sense of what is out there and evaluate its authority and appropriateness for your research?
3. Critically Analyzing Information Sources - the emphasis here is on print sources
4. Evaluating Information Found on the Internet - a thoughtful guide to evaluating web and other Internet resources
5. Fact Fragment Frenzy - Practice taking notes by dragging facts about each of the five animals sections onto the note pad [drag one word at a time]
6. Graphic Organizers to use in Note Taking
   1. Cluster Notes - Used to generate and organize ideas in early stages of reading or writing or thinking process
   2. Inference Notes - This tool is specifically designed to help students analyze a fictional character by finding and interpreting quotes by or about a character
   3. Pre-Reading Notes - reinforces students' note making skills by guiding them through a series of questions and activities
   4. Summary Notes - designed to be used while reading a book or article which must then be summarized
   5. Target Notes - useful to generate/expand as well as narrow/refine depending on the needs of the assignment or task
7. How to Take Research Notes - tips and techniques from eHow
8. An Introduction to Research - research a famous historical person using three sources of information (book, encyclopedia, and Internet); handouts and resources available for printing.
9. Making Note Cards - visual example of how to make a note card
10. Note-take effectively - things to keep in mind while taking notes. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
11. Note-taking - Note-taking is considered by some to be the heart of the research process. There are many ways in which this can be done
12. Note Taking - transfer information from highlighted articles to note cards
13. Notetaker from Read/Write/Think - Useful for a wide variety of reading and writing activities, this outlining tool allows students to organize up to five levels of information. Student Interactive from Read/Write/Think
14. On Taking Notes While Reading - collect, organize, and store information that is relevant to your essay or research project.
15. Quality Information Check List -a resource to help young people evaluate the information they find on the Internet.
16. Ready Reference and Library-Related Resources - from Kathy Schrock's site
17. Reference Search - search engine with many reference sources to select from.
18. Reference Search Quiz - [designed for grade 4] Read each question. Choose the best answer by clicking in the circle.
19. Research Begins Here - Finding the right material to support your papers is not hard when you know where to look!
20. Research Roadmap - an interactive online tutorial for students wanting an introduction to research skills from Humboldt State University Library
21. Take Notes - students evaluate what items should be included in the opening paragraph of a news story
22. Using an Almanac - learn appropriate uses of an almanac and how to find information in it efficiently and effectively
23. Using Reference Sources - study suggestions [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
24. Using Reference Sources - explanation of sources and links to some online sources
25. Using Reference Sources

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