Use the attached link to test your search skills. Can you find the answer to your query?
Use this video as a tutorial for choosing reliable resources.
Congratulations! You have chosen a topic and are ready to gather relevant (see next page for information about how to evaluate your resources) and fact based evidence. Once you have explored the resources, it is essential that you understand how to properly gather your information. Use the resources here to assist you in collecting information so it works for you.
Tools available here include:
1. Testing your search skills - do I know how to properly search to gather information?
2. A guide to Gathering Information - how to pull information from multiple sources.
3. Turning questions into queries - what words are essential to find my information?
4. Annotating Guide - how to highlight and record the information I need.
5. Note taking Strategies - graphic organizers that may help me gather my information efficiently.
Use the following chart to break down your questions into manageable search terms.
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Search Terms |
Questions I have to answer |
Don't like the options above? Use one of the Graphic organizers located here:
Graphic Organizer Choices - Eduplace
Graphic organizer Options - my.hrw.com
T-chart = argument & counter-argument
Two-Column Notes