Research Process
, 1. Determine the problem and define the question to be answered, or identify and develop your topic.
2. Find general background information about your question or topic.
3. Determine what sources are available. (Books, magazine articles, journal articles, newspaper articles, databases, internet sites, audio and video, government documents, etc.)
4. Evaluate sources for appropriateness for your question or topic.
5. Collect, read, evaluate and write what you have learned.
6. Cite the sources that you found to give credit to the original creators, and to allow others to follow your research trail.
2. Find general background information about your question or topic.
3. Determine what sources are available. (Books, magazine articles, journal articles, newspaper articles, databases, internet sites, audio and video, government documents, etc.)
4. Evaluate sources for appropriateness for your question or topic.
5. Collect, read, evaluate and write what you have learned.
6. Cite the sources that you found to give credit to the original creators, and to allow others to follow your research trail.
A great guide that will help with each step can be found at the Cornell University Library website.
Sources
1. To find books use the Mears PAC.
2. Books can be borrowed from other schools in the district. Click on the Anchorage District Library Search tab at the top of the screen to search all the school libraries in the Anchorage School District. Fill out and turn in an ILL form to Mrs. Fleming.
3. To find digital resources, such as: online magazine articles, databases, and WorldBook Online use the Sources link under Research in the navigation menu at the top of the page.
2. Books can be borrowed from other schools in the district. Click on the Anchorage District Library Search tab at the top of the screen to search all the school libraries in the Anchorage School District. Fill out and turn in an ILL form to Mrs. Fleming.
3. To find digital resources, such as: online magazine articles, databases, and WorldBook Online use the Sources link under Research in the navigation menu at the top of the page.
