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Research Tips

Research Tips. Before beginning research…. You should have an idea of what you are looking for. If I am going to research bullying/torturing, what questions should I ask to find articles that will help me form an argument on the topic?

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Research Tips

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  1. Research Tips

  2. Before beginning research… • You should have an idea of what you are looking for. • If I am going to research bullying/torturing, what questions should I ask to find articles that will help me form an argument on the topic? • Think of one question in your group for bullying/torturing, and write the question on the board.

  3. Search Terms • When looking for articles, you should not type entire questions into the search bar. • Instead, type important words that you think will help you find strong articles. • Let’s pull words from the questions on the board to generate search terms.

  4. Google vs. News Sites • Google will give you a larger pool of results, but you will have to do more work to find a credible article. • News Cites will give results that are usually written by credible writers, but you may need to visit more than one news cite to find a source you can use. • Let’s compare results.

  5. Library Databases… • Go to the library website. • Click “databases.” • Click the SIRS database. We will use this database as an example; you are welcome to use any of the library databases in your research. • Let’s use the search terms on the board to find an article in this database. • NOTE: You cannot access the library databases at home without a password.

  6. MLA Citations… • You may use websites like easybib.com to create MLA citations. • Make sure you have generated the correct citation (meaning MLA, not APA or Chicago). • You may also use Purdue OWL to guide you through MLA citations. • Purdue OWL MLA Citations

  7. Examples of credible sites… • Nytimes.com • Npr.org • Statesman.com • Latimes.com • Pbs.org • Discovery.com • Wsj.com (Wall Street Journal) • Washingtonpost.com

  8. Group Research Prep • You will need: • Butcher Paper • Markers • On your butcher paper: • Write your issue • Write your group members’ names • Make two columns • Label the columns: • Research Questions • Search Terms • Generate as many research questions as you can before the timer goes off. • Pull the “buzz” words from the questions, and make a list of search terms.

  9. Individual Research • After hanging your posters, get a computer. • Find an article using search terms generated by your group. • After finding an article, on your note-card: • Write your name. • Write your issue. • Write the terms you used to find your article. • Write the method you used (databases, news site, or Google). • Write the title and author. Be sure to put the title in quotation marks.

  10. Next Class • You may use this source to complete research assignment #1. • I will be reviewing your note-cards to see that you found credible sources. • A source that is not deemed credible will be rejected if turned in for a research assignment • Reading quiz next class!

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