-What is the big question?
-What are the smaller questions you need to know? List subheadings. Big Six Information Skills
-What do you already know?
-Did you pick the topic or is it an assigned topic?
--You have more flexiblity if you picked the topic.
--Assigned topic? Make sure you understand the task. Re-check assignment often.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Check your Information Sources
Is there enough information on your topic?
Are books available? YHS Library and the Madera Public Library
Does the available information answer your questions?
If not, rethink your original question – expand or narrow as necessary.
There is more than Google! eLibrary Library homepage Librarians' Internet Index
Are books available? YHS Library and the Madera Public Library
Does the available information answer your questions?
If not, rethink your original question – expand or narrow as necessary.
There is more than Google! eLibrary Library homepage Librarians' Internet Index
Develop a Search Strategy
Build a list of keywords and keep adding new words. (Keyword Wkst)
Use focus questions to create keywords and phrases that result in powerful search terms.
Consider a variety of search terms – synonyms, phrases, new names. Keep a list.
Web page evaluation: authority, currency, coverage, purpose. How to...
Try Advanced Google
Use focus questions to create keywords and phrases that result in powerful search terms.
Consider a variety of search terms – synonyms, phrases, new names. Keep a list.
Web page evaluation: authority, currency, coverage, purpose. How to...
Try Advanced Google
Write your THESIS
Your thesis is your map through the research process.
A thesis may start as a question and as you research it becomes the answer in the form of a statement.
A thesis is the answer to your question.
A thesis which is too narrow may be broadened.
The thesis appears in the first paragraph of your paper.
How to...
A thesis may start as a question and as you research it becomes the answer in the form of a statement.
A thesis is the answer to your question.
A thesis which is too narrow may be broadened.
The thesis appears in the first paragraph of your paper.
How to...
Read, Watch and Listen
Write / Create the Project
Organize information from multiple sources.
Refer back to your thesis – adjust as necessary.
Paraphrase –don’t plagiarize. Safe Practices
Review & edit - is it interesting and understandable?
Don’t forget to write down your sources
Refer back to your thesis – adjust as necessary.
Paraphrase –don’t plagiarize. Safe Practices
Review & edit - is it interesting and understandable?
Don’t forget to write down your sources
Evaluation
Reflect on your final results.
Reflect on the research process. What helped you most?
If you worked in a group be honest about the contribution of each member.
What can you improve on next time?
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