Write a research report, using three or more sources 0501.4.8

Links verified on 2/26/2012

1. An Introduction to Research - research a famous historical person using three sources of information (book, encyclopedia, and Internet); handouts and resources available for printing.
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. How to Take Research Notes - tips and techniques from eHow
4. 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
5. Making Note Cards - visual example of how to make a note card
6. 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.]
7. 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
8. On Taking Notes While Reading - collect, organize, and store information that is relevant to your essay or research project.
9. Quality Information Check List -a resource to help young people evaluate the information they find on the Internet.
10. Ready Reference and Library-Related Resources - from Kathy Schrock's site
11. Reference Search - search engine with many reference sources to select from.
12. Reference Search Quiz - [designed for grade 4] Read each question. Choose the best answer by clicking in the circle.
13. Referencing Guidelines - Referencing is a standardized method of acknowledging the sources of information and ideas you have used in any written work; examples of various types given.
14. Tips and Examples for Writing Thesis Statements - from the OWL at Purdue
15. Thesis Statement - [from LEO] "a thesis takes a stand rather than announcing a subject"
16. Thesis Statements - How to write a thesis statement
17. Thesis Builder - helps build a thesis from a topic
18. Using Reference Sources - explanation of sources and links to some online sources
19. Using Reference Sources

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