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The Big Six Approach to Research

 

#1 Task Definition

Define the problem

Identify the information needed

#2 Information Seeking Strategies

Determine all possible sources of information

Select the best sources

#3 Location and Access

Locate sources

Find information within sources

#4 Use of Information

Engage (read, hear, view)

Extract relevant information

#5 Synthesis

Organize information from multiple sources

Present the result

Use your graphic organizer to help you

#6 Evaluation

Judge the result (effectiveness)

Judge the process (efficiency)

Have one of your classmates read your paper and see if it makes sense (peer review)

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First get some background information on your topic.

Two places you can go:

Grolier Enclyclopedia

Michigan Electronic Library - scroll down and click on MeL Teens

Once you get background information you can begin to narrow down your thesis statement.

How to write a term paper - A step-by-step guide to writing a term paper from choosing a topic, researching and writing.

A step by step guide for writing a research paper from the Internet Public Library Teenspace.

Tips sheets for writing a research paper

Thesis Statements
Purdue University - Writing a Thesis Statement  
Harvard University - Developing a thesis  
Indiana University - How to Write A Thesis Statement  
Northwestern University What is a Thesis Statement?  
Dartmouth - Developing Your Thesis  
Hamilton College - Introductions and Thesis Statements  
Guide to Developing a Thesis Statement  
University of Wisconsin - Developing a thesis statement  
University of Toronto - Using Thesis Statements  
Developing a Thesis Statement  

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Plagiarism and Citations
What is Plagiarism?  
Knight Cite Citation Machine Fill in the blanks and paste your citations into Word.

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