Inquiry & Research

Doing inquiry or a passion project? Whatever you call it, we can assist. We can help introduce or support your students’ inquiry project with an introduction to the inquiry process and developing inquiry questions. 

~ 1 class for intro + inquiry questions

~ or multiple classes to support a longer inquiry

Let us introduce your students to lateral reading and how to effectively evaluate resources like a fact-checker. Students will learn quick tools they can use to verify online sources. 

~ 40 minutes = concept only 

~ 1 class = concept + practice

This session teaches students how to search effectively by refining their searches, using keywords and using Google Advanced Search.

~ 40 min = concept only

~ 1 class = concept + practice

This is an introductory session that shows students where the online databases are located, how to access them, and gives time for the students to explore within a database and to experiment with its features. We can tailor this to a topic relevant for your class.

~40 minutes = intro only

~ 1 class = intro + practice

Help students learn how to put research into their own words and avoid plagiarism. Teach students effective note taking skills with the Cornell Notes Method. Other note taking methods can be covered as well (outlining, mind map, etc.).

~ 40 min = concept only

~ 1 class = concept + practice

This session highlights the importance of academic honesty and shows how easy it is to use online tools such as mybib.com to create a bibliography. MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual of Style. 

~ 40 min = concept

~ 1 class = concept + practice