Use this Getting Started worksheet to begin your research process.
Once 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.
Once your planning is finished, you are ready to begin gathering your information! As you decide to use a particular resource, be sure to write down its bibliographic information. 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.
You may choose one of the following note-taking methods:
Use a pre-designed web to record your notes. (Ask your teacher is there is a specific form to use.)
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.)