So you have some research to do. If you are going to spend the time using the library, the Internet or any other information resource you want to do it right the first time. Use the following links to help your research.

Have a Plan

Use the following models for your research. Remember always to record where you got your information. Go to the citing sources sections for more info.

 

Grades K to 5: Points of Inquiry

Grades 3 to 5: The Big 6

Not everything you come across in books and the Internet is true. Use the following websites to help you sort fact from fiction.

5 W's of Web Site Evaluation

The Quality Information Checklist

Take Notes

Don't print out pages and pages of webpages. Search and record the information you really need. Check out this method for taking notes.

At school try using Kidspiration to help generate your resesearch questions and take notes.