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The Research Process
The Research Process
STAGE 1: PREPARING FOR RESEARCH:
STAGE 1: PREPARING FOR RESEARCH:
Define what you are being asked to do, explore necessary resources that relate to your research, identify the essential information needed, and relate the research to your previous learning.
STAGE 2: ACCESSING RESOURCES:
STAGE 2: ACCESSING RESOURCES:
Locate resources, select the most useful resources available, gather the resources, and collaborate to be sure that you have accessed appropriate resources.
STAGE 3: PROCESSING INFORMATION:
STAGE 3: PROCESSING INFORMATION:
Analyze and evaluate research methods and sources, test your working thesis as it relates to the information that you've collected, sort your information into categories, and synthesize what you have learned.
STAGE 4: TRANSFERRING LEARNING:
STAGE 4: TRANSFERRING LEARNING:
Revise rough drafts, present information in a polished format, reflect on the research process, and transfer learning to other areas.
East Elgin Catalogue
East Elgin Catalogue
Find a book in the East Elgin library by clicking below.
You can also access online resources and videos through Learn 360. Click the above link to the catalogue and then log in using your Active Directory (AD) username and password.
Searching vs Researching
Searching vs Researching
TVDSB Databases
TVDSB Databases
Databases are PASSWORD PROTECTED.
Be sure to ask your Teacher-Librarian for the passwords!
You can also link directly to some of our favourite databases by clicking on the icons below.
Remember: You may have to search a few databases before you find what you are looking for. Don't give up!
What are databases?
What are databases?
Tips for Effective Searching
Tips for Effective Searching
1. Use the Advanced Search function if there is one available. Use it to select "full text".
2. Begin with one or two "big idea" keywords and then narrow your search from there.
3. Spelling counts! Check and double-check you are spelling everything correctly.
4. Use quotation marks around phrases.
5. Finding good sources takes time, and the "best" sources are not at the top of the page (like Google). Don't give up!
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