The Research Process

Developing a Research Strategy


	1. Task Definition What am I supposed to do? Developing the essential question. Develop key words.


	2. Locate/Access Information Sources: What kinds of sources does my teacher require? What sources will I use? Click Here Where will I find them?


	3. Web Page Evaluation Are the author's name and credentials listed? Can the information be verified by other sources? Is the information fact or opinion? Web Page Evaluation Form


	4. Use of Information Sources: How will I record the information? Note Taking - Draw a Picture How will I credit my sources? Use the MLA Syle Guide


	5. Evaluation: Did I use the best sources? Did I do what I was supposed to do? Did I give credit to my sources?

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This page was first published March 25, 2003.

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