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The Big 6 - Research Strategies

1. Task Definition

1.1 Define the information problem
1.2 Identify information needed in order to complete the task (to solve the information problem)


Topic Selection - Try these sites for topic selection ideas.

Hot Paper Topics Current Topics for Research Subject Pathfinders
(has great essential questions)
Idea Generator Research Questions: Persuasion Google Sets


2. Information Seeking Strategies

2.1 Determine the range of possible sources (brainstorm)

Libraries
Online Databases
Lincoln High School ABC-Clio American Government NebraskAccess
Lincoln City Libraries ABC-Clio American History netLibrary
UNL Libraries ABC-Clio World Geography New Book of Popular Science Grolier
  ABC-Clio World History NoodleTools
  CultureGrams Nueva enciclopedia Cumbre en línea Grolier
  Discovering Collection Opposing Viewpoints
  EBSCO Vertical Files for LHS Media
  Grolier Online Encyclopedia  
  Grove Dictionary of Art  
  Inet Library  

 

2.2 Evaluate the different possible sources to determine priorities (select the best sources)
Web Site Evaluation Sites:

Thinking Critically about World Wide Web Resources - UCLA College Library
Evaluating World Wide Web Information - Purdue University
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Critical Evaluation of Information
Evaluation Criteria Rating System for Web Sites - American Library Association


3. Location and Access

3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and physically)
3.2 Find information within sources

Research Tip:
Use AutoSummarize function. When you are looking for information and find a lengthy article or website - copy and paste the information into Word and then go to Tools and select AutoSummarize. The summary will be highlighted.

4. Use of Information

4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch) the information in a source
4.2 Extract relevant information from a source

5. Synthesis

5.1 Organize information from multiple sources.
Cite your source MLA Documentation Style

Using MLA format Guide for Writing Research Papers NoodleTools

Cite your source APA Documentation Style

Writer's Handbook Guide for Writing Research Papers Using APA format NoodleTools

5.2 Present the information

6. Evaluation

6.1 Judge the product (effectiveness)
6.2 Judge the information problem-solving process (efficiency)
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