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Where do I start?
Where do I start?
When you start out your research, it can be a little overwhelming. It is important that you evaluate your resources to make sure they are credible and support your purpose. One way to ensure your sources are credible is to use one of the databases provided to you through WCPSS in your WakeID portal.
WCPSS Databases
WCPSS Databases
While Google may seem like an easy option, there are more efficient ways to find the information you need. This is where databases come in!
A database is a collection of information organized for efficiency and credibility. The information can be in a variety of formats including electronic, printed, graphic, audio, statistics, and videos.
You can access the WCPSS databases in your NCEdCloud account.
Need help navigating the Wake County Databases? The Canvas Course has leveled tutorials for students. Make sure you are logged into your NCEdCloud in order to access these resources.
North Carolina specific resources including archives, digital collection, and local heritage.
Multiple databases that include art, primary sources, business, current issues and much more.
Fact-checked online encyclopedia, with hundreds of thousands of objective articles, biographies, videos, and images.
Access your NCEdCloud account through your WakeID and look for the above icons to access those resources.
Citation Support
Citation Support
Formatting Your Research (MLA & APA)
Formatting Your Research (MLA & APA)
If you need an example of how to format a research paper or works cited page, the Purdue OWL lab is an excellent resource to use. The guide includes general writing tips, research formatting, and can even help you with a resume!
The eWISE Research Model
The eWISE Research Model
This model is used by WCPSS and covers a wide range of final products including but not limited to:
an essay
a poster
an eBook
a podcast
a virtual museum
a video (Use green screen, do a newscast, etc.)
a display
a model
a presentation
An ongoing part of the process that occurs at each step.
Ask yourself do you...
Still like your research question?
Have enough information?
Need to look up more for part of your topic?
Need to narrow your topic?
Need to organize your information?
Need to put information into your own words?
Know what your final product will look like?
Have all your sources cited?
Have any errors you need to correct?
During the Wonder stage, you should...
activate thinking
generate curiosity
build background information
develop questions
During the Investigate stage, you should...
find sources
construct meaning from text, graphics, multimedia
record information in your own words
During the Synthesize stage, you should...
connect ideas
organize your information
build meaning
identify relationships
draw conclusions
During the Express stage, you should...
share your work with others
show understanding of the material
rehearse and practice (if necessary)
polish your work
use feedback to revise your work
cite your sources
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