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.
You may need to narrow your topic to solve your problem. Choosing a specific topic provides a clear focus to answer questions. Use this document to narrow your topic and focus on the specific problem you want to solve. 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.
Now that you have identified the question you want to answer, list what you know, and reflect on what need to know, it is time to plan your research. Complete your Research Planning Form with the information you have already collected and begin your research. 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.
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.
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.
Use this organizer as you start your research to organize your supporting information and evidence. You can use it for outlining your final project later on! 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.
Wow! You’re ready to explore resources and find the information that will answer your question or solve your problem. That’s right, you’re ready to research! Use this chart to help you take notes and keep track of your resources at the same time. You can make a new copy for each resource that you use. Don’t forget the citation information too! 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.
What question will you answer? Develop up to three questions that will help you find more information to solve your problem. 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.
If fear of the unknown is keeping you from getting started on your project, check out this infographic with tips on how to beat putting off today’s work until tomorrow. Read the tips, and choose two or three that will help you get organized to start your project and meet the due date!
If you need to get organized using hands-on methods, taking notes using note cards is a great way to get your facts on paper. This website has tips to help you be more effective and plagiarize-proof your work. Use these tips, and your notes will almost write your paper for you.