Research

Research to Build and Present Knowledge
[|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.7]  Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. [|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.8]  Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. [|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.9]  Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

[|NETS-S] 3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

This link introduces some key tips on how to take notes that reinforce thinking about a source instead of just copying it down. It also provides an excellent guide for all of the information one needs to collect on the source for a research paper. []

This is an excellent resource for students and teachers on how to develop historical questions. This is the beginning of a multi-step research paper process that encourages sophisticated historical thinking. []

This link provides access to the questioning cycle which outlines the research process. []

This link provides annotated links to resources on standards, citing and evaluating Web sites, and understanding copyright and fair use laws as they apply to the use and creation of educational materials on the Web. []

This link provides access to APA formatting and Style information. []

This link provides clear steps for a well planned research project. []

Cool tools for schools is an excellent website with a variety of resources to help students organize and conduct research electronically. http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/Research+Tools

This is an excellent site providing research resources like Zotero which allows the collection of bibliographic material electronically, an electronic timeline maker, scrapbook and survey builder. http://chnm.gmu.edu/research-and-tools/