Use this Getting Started worksheet to begin your research process.
Now that you have crafted your questions, you need to develop a plan for locating your information. You must use multiple resources in a variety of formats to ensure complete and reliable answers to your questions.
You will have several days to complete your research; however, you will need to budget your time wisely to make sure that the task will be completed on time. Use this calendar to help keep track of research time and due dates.
You are now ready to begin gathering your information! As you decide to use a particular resource, be sure to write down the bibliographic information for each resource. Use this planning sheet or your own source notecards.
As you use your various sources, be sure to take effective,detailed notes. Paraphrase the main ideas to avoid plagarism. You can choose from a variety of tools to record your notes.
Choose one of the following note-taking methods:
Use a pre-designed web to record your notes.
Design your own graphic organizer for taking notes. (Use this link for ideas and samples).
Use note cards for recording your information. (This website will give you tips and examples.)