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Become a Research Rock Star!

Why is research important?

It helps you find answers to questions, make decisions,

confirm or deny information, and learn new things!

take control of

YOUR TOPIC

brainstorm the

BEST SOURCES

How many sources are required for your assignment?

What type of sources do you think will have the best information on your topic?

How will you get access to these sources?

review

YOUR WORK

put your information

TOGETHER

What is your assignment?

What topic have you selected?

What questions do you want to answer about your topic?

BEST SOURCES

gather information from

use -- don't lose --

YOUR INFORMATION

What terms -- words or phrases -- are related to your topic and could be used to search for information in your sources?

Utilize the index, table of contents, headings, etc. to help find information in your sources.

What resources had the most useful information for your topic?

What updated terms could you use to focus your search now that you have some information?

How will you keep track of the information you find?

As you look at sources, remember to ask yourself "Will this give me enough information to do my project?"

What graphic organizer will assist you with understanding the information you find?

Write down all of the sources you are using so that you can create your Works Cited page.

How do you want to present the information on your topic?

Does this form of presentation match what your assignment requires?

How are you going to organize the information you found (i.e. outline, mind map, list of key points)?

Do you have enough information to put your assignment together?

Do you have all of the information required to create a Works Cited page?

Did you do your best work on this assignment?

Are you proud to turn in this work?

Does your final product match what your assignment required?

Did you give credit for the sources of your information?

Is your work neat and presentable?

What would you do differently if you could?