Begin Your Research Process

Gather your information: Collect what you can use!

•         Skim and scan to identify relevant information.
•         Record information that answers your questions.

 Evaluate the content of your sources:

•         Identify what is fact and what is opinion.
•         Is the information accurate?
•         Is the information biased?
•         Is the information current?
  

AND

•         Does this information answer your original questions?
•         Revise and redefine your questions, as needed.

 Digest Your Own Info

Don't forget!

•         Record titles, authors, publishers, dates and other relevant information for citation purposes.

Cite Your Sources

   Research Terms Dictionary