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Intro to Research:
Use the Research Process to guide you:
Determine what steps you have already completed
Move on to the next step
Evaluating Web Sources:
Choosing search words - only use the words that matter
Example: Start with a question, then eliminate less important words
How did the Navajo Code Talkers contribute to World War II?
Important words: Code Talkers World War II
or Code Talkers contribution World War II
or Navajo Code Talkers World War II
Website Evaluation and Notes Graphic Organizer - Make a copy. One for each website!
Web domains:
.gov - local, state, or federal government
.org - a non-profit organization
.edu - an educational institution: K-12, college, university
.com - a business (the type of business matters)
Use Google to investigate authors and websites!
Required questions to ask:
Who is the author and what is their area of expertise? Google them.
Who is the publisher of the website? Why should you trust their information? Google them.
Research Check In
1. How many info sources do you have so far? _____________
2. Did you save a link to each info source that you used? Yes No
3. Did you summarize the key points from each info source? Yes No
If you have 3 info sources and you answered Yes to questions 2 and 3, you are ready to move on to Synthesis.
Synthesis Graphic Organizer - this will help you combine your thoughts and information to create new understanding.
Citation and Works Cited
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