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The INQUIRY/RESEARCH PROCESS The RETRIEVAL Stage

The INQUIRY/RESEARCH PROCESS The RETRIEVAL Stage. MORELL REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL. Retrieving. Once you have decided on a topic area and a research/inquiry question, it is time to look for information. This can take time so don’t expect to gather all your sources at once. . Retrieving.

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The INQUIRY/RESEARCH PROCESS The RETRIEVAL Stage

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  1. The INQUIRY/RESEARCH PROCESS The RETRIEVAL Stage MORELL REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

  2. Retrieving Once you have decided on a topic area and a research/inquiry question, it is time to look for information. This can take time so don’t expect to gather all your sources at once.

  3. Retrieving • Most MRHS projects require a minimum of three (3)sources. • Use as many resources and types of resources as you can to make arguments stronger.

  4. Retrieving • Think about where you can look for information • Locate and collect resources • Evaluate the sources you choose according to criteria such as currency, reliability, bias etc.

  5. Think about where you can look for information ???

  6. Locate and collect resources • When you are in this Retrieving (gathering) stage, keep track of sources you think you will use so you don’t “lose” them. ( bookmarks, folders etc.)

  7. Evaluate the sources you choose …

  8. Currency • Be sure to check the date of any material. • Always look for the most current information on any subject. • The EBSCO database is an excellent source for up to date material.

  9. Reliability • Most text-based sources (books, magazines) are reliable. • The Internet is less reliable. If you’re unsure: see if the information can be found on a different site. - If it can, chances are that your information is reliable. - If you can locate publication information (author, publication date), then it is probably legit.

  10. Reliability Avoid: • Blogs/myspace/facebook - personal pages that are often opinion-based without research. • - websites with no authorship, publication dates, links

  11. Bias • When you are evaluating information (especially web based), think about who created it and for what reason. • It is important to know that the information you find is factual and balanced. • Ask these questions … • Is the site trying to sell you something? • Are there ads on the page? Does it have a sponsor? • Does it deal with a controversial topic, ideas? • Does the information seem fair, accurate?

  12. Remember … … quality research depends on quality resources. Spend time getting the best information sources you can find. It’s worth it! Ready, set … retrieve!

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