Collection of Data-Intermediate
The researcher will locate information in resources.
The researcher will locate information in resources.
The researcher will take notes from sources and organize information.
The researcher will take notes from sources and organize information.
Student & Teacher Responsibilities
Student & Teacher Responsibilities
Locate Information in resources
Locate Information in resources
Student responsibilities, with teacher guidance as necessary, are to:
- Skim, scan, and analyze resources.
Take notes from sources and organize information
Take notes from sources and organize information
- Record sources of information;
- Disregard extraneous information and summarize main points;
- Record notes, including using graphic organizers;
- Review and evaluate information collected;
- Sort information into categories that relate to the research question(s); and
- Identify more sources of information, if necessary
Guiding Questions
Guiding Questions
Locate Information in resources
Locate Information in resources
- 1. Is the source reliable, readable, and age appropriate?
2. Is the source relevant to the research questions? In what ways?
3. Does the source provide enough information?
4. Does the bibliography provide links to other sources?
Take notes from sources and organize information
Take notes from sources and organize information
Questions for consideration include:
1. How will the student keep track of sources used?
2. How will the student take notes?
Resources
Resources
Note-Taking Tips:
Note-Taking Tips:
- Write notes in your own words
- You don't need complete sentences
- Write each note on a separate line in case you want to cut them apart and organize them later
- Draw picture notes if you think it will help you remember the information
- Be sure to write down the source (including page number) in case you need to look it up again
You need the following information on each source you use:
You need the following information on each source you use:
