Investigate:
Find your information- Find something to read (check out the library resources or use a research plan.)
Read your information with your pencil down- Read all of the information top to bottom, left to right, whole sentences and paragraphs. Do not skim!
Check for understanding- If you don't understand what you read then re-read, ask for help, or find a different source.
Write down the things you want to remember-
Look for answers to you RTQs. The answers won't be in order!
Look for other important information that you didn't think about
Do not copy whole sentences or thoughts. Instead write short 2 or 3 word phrases
Finding a Source
Use keywords to find a book, website, article, video, etc. that might help you with your research.
This video will show you some strategies for coming up with keywords
Keywords
Keywords are important words about your topic.
Use one or two keywords to search Destiny when looking for a book about your topic
Combined keywords when you are searching for websites or database articles
If a keyword or keyword combination doesn't help, tyr a different one
When using books, look for keywords in the Table of Content or Index, and other text features
Keep a list of keywords with your research so that you can refer back to them if needed.
Choosing a Source
Before you start using the source you found you should evaluate your source and consider the 3Rs.
Relevant
Matches what you want
On topic
Has answers to the questions that you have
One-stop shopping (answers several questions in one source)
Readable
Able to be understood
Right reading level
Well organized
Text features
Uncluttered
Advertising is not present or clearly marked
Reliable
Trustworthy
Evidence that the author is an expert
Trusted publishing company
Up to date information
Free from bias
Using a Source
Text Features
Before investigating you can narrow down your information search by using text features to help you find specific parts of a source to read
Table of Contents/Navigation Bars
Index/Site Index
Headings
Subheadings
Pictures
Maps
Charts
Graphs
Notice and Note
Contrasts and contradictions
Extreme or absolute language
Number and Statistics
Quoted Words
Words Gaps
Nonfiction Signpost 2.pdf