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1. Task Definition
* Define your assignment & identify information needed to complete it.
* Restate the assignment in your own words. What are you interested in?
* Gather basic information about your topic by reading articles, web pages
* Talking with teachers/parents/librarians is also helpful.
* Make a list of all possible sources & select the best ones.
* Use a variety of sources: choose from nonfiction, news articles, reference books, web pages, databases, directories and multimedia encyclopedias.
3. Location and Access
* Locate sources & find information within the texts.
4. Use of Information
* Read, hear, view & extract the most valuable information
* Use skimming and scanning to find information that addresses your topic.
* Look for key words, pictures, read headlines and first and last paragraphs.
* Take notes & cite your sources.
* Choose the format of your project and organize your research notes.
* If your format is a paper, begin by writing an outline.
6. Evaluation
* Judge the product and the process.
* Use a rubric if you have one. Did you meet the objectives?
