Transcript The Research Process - Epiphany Catholic School
The Research Process
How to get the information you need to create a great presentation
Pick your topic
Assigned by the teacher Search the Internet using kid-friendly search engines Library Spot – http://www.libraryspot.com/ KidsClick! http://www.kidsclick.org/ Kid Rex – http://www.kidrex.org/ Visit the library media center website.
Boolean searching (search engines)
Use Use – “” when you keyword.
don’t want a keyword to be searched.
when you want to use a phrase instead of a Examples Arctic tundra frozen Everglades -snakes “ United States ”
The Big 6 Research Process
Task definition Information-seeking strategies Location and access Use of information Synthesis Evaluation
Step 1: Task Definition
Define the information problem What do I need to do?
Ex: Which biome will I be researching?
Identify information needed What information do I need?
Ex: I will be creating a PowerPoint presentation on a biome.
Step 2: Information-seeking Strategies
Determine all the possible sources What information sources can I use?
Ex: I’ll find information in books and online.
Select the best sources Which information sources are the best?
Ex: I’ll use the Internet and a book on my biome.
Step 3: Location and Access
Locate sources (intellectually and physically) Where can I find each source?
Ex: I’ll look through books and web sites at the library.
Select the best sources Which information sources are the best?
Ex: I’ll use the Blue Planet Biomes website and a book on my biome.
Sources
Primary sources –first-hand information Interviewing a person Secondary Attending a discussion/workshop Observation of object/artifact sources – second-hand information Reference material ( see next slide ) Book (lots of information) Periodical (current events) Databases (current events) Newspaper like Miami Herald (current events) DVD (some information) TV (current events) Internet (current events)
Reference materials
General Background information General encyclopedia (print or online) World Book 2004 (print) Databases (online) http://mdpls.org
card) (must have a public library Detail information Specialized encyclopedia (print or online) Fine detail information Almanacs (statistics) Atlases (maps) Guidebooks (for specific subjects)
Step 4: Use of Information
Engage (read, hear, view, touch) What information in each source is useful?
Ex: I’ll gather useful information to create a rough draft of my PowerPoint presentation.
Extract relevant information How should I record my notes?
Ex: I’ll record my information on several slides in PowerPoint.
Evaluating your sources
Is the information in the source related my topic?
Is the information written for my grade level ?
Is there enough for my project?
Is the information in the source up-to date ?
to information in the source Who wrote the information in the source and what are their qualifications ?
Is the information in the source trying to persuade me to think a certain way?
Relevant Information
Find the important facts in your sources. Use note cards/slides to write each important piece of information. Put the information into your own words .
Plagiarism
Do not copy/paste from any website. Rewrite the information in your own words .
information you get If you need to copy the information word for-word, you need to give the author credit . Use quotations and, after the copied information, write/type (author’ last name, p.#) .
Do not use pictures on the Internet that are copyrighted ( ) picture.
. This means that you do not have the right to use that
E valuate RADCAB
Relevancy Appropriateness Detail Currency Authority Bias www.radcab.com
Step 5: Synthesis
Organize from multiple sources How should I organize the information to meet the requirements of my task?
Ex: I’ll write an outline of the slides I created and cite my sources.
Present the information Ex: I’ll create a PowerPoint presentation.
Cite your source
Information you need to know about your source.
Source type (book, periodical, website, etc.) Title or article title (for a periodical) Author/webmaster Copyright Date/date website was updated Publisher/sponsor Place of publication/web address Write all your sources in a works cited list.
Use MLA Standards ( www.ri.net/RIEMA/bibliog.html
) Works Cited lists should be in alphabetical order by author , or if no author, then title. A great website for making these online is http://easybib.com
.
Step 6: Evaluation
Judge the product (effectiveness) Is my project complete?
Ex: I need to make sure my PowerPoint presentation is complete and I did my best work.
Judge the process (efficiency) Did I meet each requirement?
Ex: I need to make sure that my PowerPoint presentation includes all the requirements given by my teacher.