Here you will find handouts and video tutorials on every step of the research process. For additional help, please contact the CRLS Library Teachers: CRLS_Library@cpsd.us
Search the reference databases below for background information on your topic.
Developing a research question (Example)
Developing a research question (Blank Handout)
How to Generate Keywords (Example)
How to Generate Keywords (Blank Handout)
Basic Searching (video)
Advanced Searching (video)
Advanced Searching Techniques: Boolean Searching and Truncation (Handout)
Basic Google Searching (Video)
Advanced Google Searching (Video)
Crap Test Graphic Organizer (Handout)
Fake News Checklist (Handout)
How to Write an Annotated Bibliography (Handout: Includes an Example MLA 8 Annotated Bibliography)
How to Create an Annotated Bibliography in NoodleTools and Export into Google Docs
How to Archive and Annotate Webpages and PDF files on the Internet in NoodleTools
Locating Hard Evidence (Handout)
Locating Hard Evidence (Video)
Taking Notes in Noodle Tools (video)
Taking Notes in Google Drive (video)
Directly Quoting Borrowed Information
Paraphrasing Borrowed Information
Outlining the Project in Noodle Tools
Use Noodle Tools to Start Paper in Google Docs
Creating In-text (parenthetical) Citations for Borrowed Information
Sample Google Slides Presentation