Research Guide
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
Define the Topic: What do I want to learn? What do I already know?
Do Background Research: How can I get to know my topic?
Search the reference databases below for background information on your topic.
Develop a Research Question: What question do I want to answer?
Developing a research question (Example)
Developing a research question (Blank Handout)
Locate Sources: How can I find relevant information on my topic?
Basic Searching Tips
How to Generate Keywords (Example)
How to Generate Keywords (Blank Handout)
Library Catalog
Databases
Basic Searching (video)
Advanced Searching (video)
Advanced Searching Techniques: Boolean Searching and Truncation (Handout)
Google
Basic Google Searching (Video)
Advanced Google Searching (Video)
Primary Sources
Evaluate Sources: How do I know if a source is credible and appropriate for research?
Crap Test Graphic Organizer (Handout)
Fake News Checklist (Handout)
Cite Sources: How can I document the sources that I find?
Annotate Sources
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
Develop a Thesis Statement: What I am I trying to prove?
Take Notes
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
Organize Your Project
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