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London District Catholic School Board. Research Project Guidelines. for Primary Students. ●●May 2013●●. PROJECT. Describe the jobs of men, women and children in pioneer times. Do you understand the project?. If You Do…. If Not. Ask your teacher for help. Perfect!. Perfect!.
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London District Catholic School Board Research Project Guidelines for Primary Students ●●May 2013●●
PROJECT Describe the jobs of men, women and children in pioneer times.
Do you understand the project? If You Do… If Not Ask your teacher for help Perfect! Perfect! Ask your librarian for help
Now that you understand the project, LET’S START to FIND INFORMATION about your topic.
Before you go to the library, there are some things you can do right in your classroom to get ready.
What do you already know about the topic?
What are the main questions that you need to answer?
What are the KEYWORDS or PHRASES you will need in order to research your topic?
Describe the jobs of men, women and children in pioneer times. Describe the jobs of men, women and children in pioneer times. Describe the jobs of men, women and children in pioneer times. Describe the jobs of men, women and children in pioneer times. Describe the jobs of men, women and children in pioneer times. KEYWORDS pioneer times jobs of men jobs of women jobs of children
Can you think of other ways to say your KEYWORDS? Pioneer Times = Pioneers Jobs of Men Men’s Work, = Men’s Jobs, Men’s Roles Jobs of Women = Women’s Jobs, Women’s Work, Women’s Roles Jobs of Children = Children’s Jobs, Children’s Work, Children’s Roles All of your KEYWORDS and PHRASES will help you find information when you visit the Library.
So, you’ve brainstormed, made a list of things you already know about your topic, and you have your keywords and phrases. Now you’re ready to head to the library to begin your research.
Your School Library Is Filled With Wonderful Resources Books Encyclopedias Almanacs Digital Resources The Internet Magazines Newspapers
Ask your librarian to help you choose the best resources for your project.
Good Resources Are Up to Date (Current) Should be Easy for You to Read Contain information that covers all the topics of your project (answers all the main questions) Use the 5-Finger Rule
Whether you are using a book, an almanac, a magazine, an encyclopedia or the Internet make sure that: You can read it by yourself (or most of it) It is up to date It contains information that will help you with your project (It answers the main questions)
Always Respect the Work of Others Make a list all the resources (books, magazines, Internet sites, etc.) that you’ve used to complete your project. Include this list with your project so that your teacher knows where your information came from.