INFOhio ISearch
Begin searching the INFOhio resources with ISearch and find out which resources have information about your topic. Use the Encyclopedias tab to find Research Starters and articles to help you learn the basics about your topic.
Using Wikipedia for Academic Research
Did you know that Wikipedia is a great place to start your research, “but a horrible place to end?” Wikipedia can be a good tool to use when you start your research. You can gather background information and keywords that will point you in the right direction. Watch this video to learn how to use Wikipedia to jump-start your research!
Online Research Skills: Shaping Your Research – The World Almanac for Kids
In this video, learn how to narrow a search about the solar system by forming a search strategy including which websites might provide reliable information and useful keywords.
Identifying Your Research Needs – Grades 9-12
You have explored what you need to know and what you need to find out to help solve your problem. Now, identify the resources you will use to reach the best outcome. Use this chart to identify where you will go to find the best information. Select Open to view the Google Doc. Log in to your Google account. From File, select Make a Copy and save a copy of this document to your Google Drive. Or, select File, choose Download and select Microsoft Word to get an editable version of this document.
Identifying your Research Needs – Grades 6-8
You have explored what you need to know and what you need to find out to help solve your problem. Now, identify the resources you will use to reach the best outcome. Use this chart to identify where you will go to find the best information. Select Open to view the Google Doc. Log in to your Google account. From File, select Make a Copy and save a copy of this document to your Google Drive. Or, select File, choose Download and select Microsoft Word to get an editable version of this document.