Research process Choosing a Topic Presearching Developing Essential Questions Reading and note-taking Writing the essay.

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Research process Choosing a Topic Presearching Developing Essential Questions Reading and note-taking Writing the essay

Research Process Steps to the research essay: Presearching

The Presearch Why? To acquire basic knowledge To formulate meaningful research questions To gain motivation – a desire to know more To change topic if necessary

The Presearch How? Relax Read Reflect

Relax Slow down; don’t rush Be guided by interest Be willing to learn

Read definitions, statistics, people keywords jot down points that interest you look for a FOCUS to guide you keep track of good sources

Check these Britannica (print & online) World Book (print & online) RELAX, READ, REFLECT Headings Subheadings Outlines Related links Presearch: Encyclopedias

Presearch: Nonfiction materials Destiny Online Catalog Keyword searches Subject searches Webpath Express RELAX, READ, REFLECT Table of contents Index Chapter headings Subheadings

Pre-search: Library Page Online Databases Opposing Viewpoints Ebscohost Newsbank Questia JSTOR more Search Engines Google (advanced) Choose the best…

Reflect Am I truly interested in the topic? Do I have access to enough information? Is the topic focused enough or not? Am I using an organized system?

Bibliography Rankin, Virginia. “Developing Thoughtful Researchers.” WLMA Conference Notes. Accessed 16 Nov < handout2005/rankin.dochandout2005/rankin.doc>. Teenspace: A+ Research and Writing. Internet Public Library. Accessed 15 October ttp://