Research Overview
There are a lot of different research models that can be used to conduct research. One model is called the Big 6. This model lays out the research process in six steps: (1) Task Definition (2) Information Seeking Strategies (3) Location and Access (4) Use of Information (5) Syntheses (6) Evaluation.
The links below are from a site that provides you with an overview of the Big 6, useful tip sheets, and a brief list of basic steps you should follow during this process.
The links below are from a site that provides you with an overview of the Big 6, useful tip sheets, and a brief list of basic steps you should follow during this process.
Just starting to brainstorm ideas for your research project?
Below are some mind-mapping web 2.0 tools that could help, just click on the icons to see which one you like the best:
Where should you start looking for your information?
A great place to start finding background information, or more in-depth information, is in the Encyclopedias & Databases page on this website.
Don't forget about the book resources in our media center. Come visit our library or check out the PAC (Public Access Catalog) before you visit to see what is available.
Can't find what your looking for? Ask a media staff member for help.
Don't forget about the book resources in our media center. Come visit our library or check out the PAC (Public Access Catalog) before you visit to see what is available.
Can't find what your looking for? Ask a media staff member for help.
Not finding what you are looking for? Some of these searching tips can help!
Figuring out what your key words are, is an important first step. Click on the link below for help.
Now that you have your keywords, here are some suggestions on how to search with them. Click on the link below for help.
How do you organize all of your information?
Below are some note-taking web 2.0 tools that could help you, just click on the icons to see which one you like the best:
Diigo
Add the Diigolet to your internet browser toolbar so you can highlight, annotate, and more on any article you access online. Click here to add the Diigolet now. |
Evernote
Downloading the Evernote Clipper on your internet browser is a great feature to use! If you have questions come see Ms. Richter. |
Don't forget to cite your sources!
Any information you use for your research, that is not from your prior knowledge, MUST be cited!
Some useful citation generating tools that you might want to use are...
Some useful citation generating tools that you might want to use are...
IMPORTANT: Do not always trust these tools to give you an accurate citation. ALWAYS double-check your citations to make sure they are formatted correctly.
Click on the links below for some excellent resources to use to double-check your citations, or to create them from scratch:
Click on the links below for some excellent resources to use to double-check your citations, or to create them from scratch:
Not sure how to format your paper?
Click on the links below for some sample papers that could help you:
Do you have to present your research?
Below are some free web 2.0 tools to present your research in a fun and innovative way:
Make creative presentations that are more eye-catching than PowerPoint.
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Turn your presentation into a visual idea.
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Pick a template, create your presentation, and then grab everyone's attention with this tool's "emazing" graphics.
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Upload your PowerPoints, documents, videos, images, etc. and then record your voice. Great for collaborative projects!
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