Doing Research
This page is dedicated to helping you find resources to help with your research projects
This page is dedicated to helping you find resources to help with your research projects
These links are in addition to the many you can find in the energy folders in the science section on Schoology
Jeffco Library Science Databases(you'll need a Jeffco library card number)
Solar Projects
General Search Engines:
General Search Engines:
The Big 6: The steps we go through when we research
Define the Task
Define the Task
1.1 Define the information problem
1.2 Identify information needed
2. Information Seeking Strategies
2. Information Seeking Strategies
2.1 Determine all the possible sources
2.2 Select the best sources
3. Location and Access
3. Location and Access
3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and physically)
3.2 Find information within sources
4. Use of Information
4. Use of Information
4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch)
4.2 Extract relevant information
5. Synthesis
5. Synthesis
5.1 Organize from multiple sources
5.2 Present the information
6. Evaluation
6. Evaluation
6.1 Judge the product (effectiveness)
6.2 Judge the process (efficiency)