research
Step 1: Choose a topic
- brainstorm ideas
- write down what you already know about the topic
Step 2: Create keywords and search terms
Step 3: Choose websites and resources
- Go to reputable sites such as:
- World Book Online
- Canadian Encyclopedia
- dictionaries
- magazines/newspapers
- Cavalier Elementary School Library
- Halifax Public Library - kids section
- Use the Ask a Librarian section of your school or public library website if you get stuck.
Step 4: Taking notes
- use note cards or a fact finder sheet
- bibliography - remember to write down all resources used
- check the source - is it written by an expert?
- make sure the information is correct - use more than one source
- put the information in your own words
Step 5: Use the information
- organize your information
- put it in order
- write your report, essay or presentation
- brainstorm ideas
- write down what you already know about the topic
Step 2: Create keywords and search terms
Step 3: Choose websites and resources
- Go to reputable sites such as:
- World Book Online
- Canadian Encyclopedia
- dictionaries
- magazines/newspapers
- Cavalier Elementary School Library
- Halifax Public Library - kids section
- Use the Ask a Librarian section of your school or public library website if you get stuck.
Step 4: Taking notes
- use note cards or a fact finder sheet
- bibliography - remember to write down all resources used
- check the source - is it written by an expert?
- make sure the information is correct - use more than one source
- put the information in your own words
Step 5: Use the information
- organize your information
- put it in order
- write your report, essay or presentation