Essential Steps for Effective Research: Gathering, Evaluating, and Reporting Information
This guide outlines the vital steps in conducting effective research. It helps in narrowing down research questions for manageability and emphasizes the importance of gathering relevant information from diverse sources such as newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, and the internet. Additionally, the guide provides insights into writing a simple research report that demonstrates the collected information. Recognizing trusted sources and valuing personal experiences as information resources are also highlighted to enrich the research process.
Essential Steps for Effective Research: Gathering, Evaluating, and Reporting Information
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RESEARCHING MATERIALS • GLE 0201.4.2 Gather relevant information to answer a research question. • GLE 0201.4.3 Write a simple research report. • 0201.4.1 Narrow a research question so that the research process is manageable. • 0201.4.5 Recognize and identify a variety of print and electronic resources available for information (e.g., books, newspapers, magazines, technology). • 0201.4.7 Write a simple research report that demonstrates a gathering of information.
NEWSPAPER • Newspapers are a good source to find information about research subjects. • Online newspapers usually have archives (saved information about past articles)
MAGAZINES • Magazines are useful in finding information, too. • Be sure the magazine is a trusted source.
ENCYCLOPEDIAS • Encyclopedias are a great source of information. These wonderful resources can now be found on CD-ROM/DVD or the Internet.
THE INTERNET • The Internet has the most available information in quickest amount of time. • When searching for information, please only use safe and reliable websites.
PEOPLE • People are amazing resources of information. • Their personal experiences are valuable pieces of history.