Buishas+-+Research+Paper


 * Buishas- Research Paper **


 * Day One **

** Choose a Topic - - ** Topic ideas ** Step 1 **
 * Task Definition: **
 * Define the assignment/task/project
 * Identify the information needed


 * Questions to Ask Yourself: **
 * What am I supposed to do?
 * What information do I need in order to do this?
 * List information that you feel you will need to know at this time
 * === Keyword Searching ===
 * === Advanced Google Search ===
 * Homework - Locate one credible website using Advanced Google Search on your topic.

** Internet Search Tips **


 * [[image:oprflibraryresearchpathfinders/google.JPG width="143" height="72" link="@http://www.google.com/"]]
 * Basic Search Help from Google
 * Keyword Search Strategies
 * Website Evaluation Criteria
 * Advanced Google Search || [[image:oprflibraryresearchpathfinders/get_more_out_of_google.JPG width="128" height="227" link="@thegrovelibrarypathfinder/Get More out of Google"]] || [[image:oprflibraryresearchpathfinders/scholar.JPG width="153" height="62" link="@http://scholar.google.com/"]] || [[image:oprflibraryresearchpathfinders/wikip.JPG width="121" height="137" link="@http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page"]]
 * GREAT for finding keywords
 * Use References, External Links, and See Also
 * Get basic background info ||


 * Day Two and Three **

** Step 2 **
 * Locating Sources **
 * Information Seeking Strategies: **
 * Determine all possible sources (resources)
 * Select the best sources
 * Questions to Ask Yourself: **
 * What are possible sources of information?
 * Print (books, magazines, encyclopedias, reference books)
 * Online ( __ CREDITABLE __ websites- see ** Advanced Google Search ** )
 * Personal interviews
 * Podcasts, videos, etc.
 * Which are best?


 * Step 3 **
 * Locate and Access: **
 * Locate sources
 * Find information within sources
 * Questions to Ask Yourself: **
 * Where can I locate each source?
 * School library
 * Public library
 * Internet
 * Databases ~ Elk Grove Public Library Databases (Use your library card # to access the databases)
 * Museums
 * Other:
 * Where is the information in each source located?
 * Table of Contents
 * Index


 * ** @Web Evaluation **


 * Day Four and Five **

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 * Taking Notes and Outlining **
 * Step 4 **
 * Use of Information: **
 * Use a source to gain information
 * Extract relevant information
 * Questions to Ask Yourself: **
 * How can I best use each source?
 * What information in each source is useful?
 * How will I record the information that I find?
 * Take notes using notecards (white cards)
 * Take notes on notebook paper or research noteboo k
 * Take notes using a computer ** ( Notetaking for Research ) **
 * Use a tape recorder, video, or digital camera
 * Other:
 * How will I give credit to my sources?
 * Use the library MLA ** CITATION CARDS ** to help cite your sources


 * Day Six and Seven **


 * Organizing Sources and Presenting **
 * Step 5 **
 * Synthesis: **
 * Organize multiple sources
 * Present the information
 * Questions to Ask Yourself: **
 * How can I organize all the information? **//(See Research Outline and Notes)//**
 * How can I present the result?
 * Written paper
 * Oral presentation - //** See **// Presentation Guidelines
 * Multimedia presentation
 * Performance
 * Other:
 * How will I give credit to my sources in my final product or performance?
 * Include a written bibliography - works cited page
 * Announce sources after performance
 * Other:
 * Materials I will need for my presentation of performance (make list)
 * How much time do I estimate it will take to find the information and create the product?
 * Timeline for assignment:
 * Ideas for project ** (Step One: Task Definition) ** completed by __ (insert date) __
 * Information searching ** (Step Four: Use of Information) ** completed by ( __ insert date) __
 * First Draft due by __ (insert date) __
 * Completed assignment due on __ (insert date) __


 * Day Eight and Nine **

** Step 6 **
 * Evaluating the Work **
 * Evaluation: **
 * Judge the product (effectiveness)
 * Judge the process (efficiency)
 * Questions to Ask Yourself: **
 * Is the task/assignment/project completed?
 * Is the assignment appropriate for what you were asked to do?
 * Did you meet all the assignment requirements?
 * Did you cite your sources?
 * Did you follow ** copyright laws ** and fair use guidelines
 * Is your work presentable - neat and organized?
 * Would you be proud to show your work to everyone?
 * How can I do things better or improve my task/assignment/project?

**More Research Help**
 * Research Tips