Select appropriate sources from which to gather information on a given topic. SPI 0501.4.4

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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. [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.]
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. Find it on the Internet - introduce pupils to the basic ways of searching for information and how to keep safe on the internet
6. How to Evaluate Web Resources - a visual guide to evaluating sources on the web
7. How to Take Research Notes - tips and techniques from eHow
8. Making Note Cards - visual example of how to make a note card
9. 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.]
10. 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 [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. On Taking Notes While Reading - collect, organize, and store information that is relevant to your essay or research project.
12. Quality Information Check List -a resource to help young people evaluate the information they find on the Internet. [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.]
13. Reference Search Quiz - [designed for grade 4] Read each question. Choose the best answer by clicking in the circle.
14. Research Begins Here - Finding the right material to support your papers is not hard when you know where to look! [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.]
15. Research Roadmap - an interactive online tutorial for students wanting an introduction to research skills from Humboldt State University Library [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.]
16. Self Discovery and Peer Introduction - Students will hone research skills while using the World Wide Web, almanacs, Reader's Guide, and other reference books to research topics that center on their birth date and personal interests [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.]
17. Using an Almanac - learn appropriate uses of an almanac and how to find information in it efficiently and effectively
18. 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.]
19. Using Reference Sources

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