Follow the research process:

• Find your information- Find something to read.

• 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- Do not copy whole sentences or thoughts.  Write short 2 or 3 word phrases, important dates, and names of people or places.