RESEARCH TECHNIQUES

What makes for a good source?

1. Reputable websites:

2. 1. Which websites would you use?1. A. Wikipedia?2. B. .org3. C. .com4. D. .edu5. E. gov

What would be a primary source?

1. A primary source would be:

2. 1. Diary3. 2. Survey4. 3. Interview5. 4. Website

UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH

• 1. Searching for relevant topics

• 2. Evaluating a possible subject

• 3. Focusing your efforts

• 4. Writing a thesis statement

CONDUCTING GOOD RESEARCH

• 1. Locating available resources

• 2. Critically evaluating resources

• 3. Recording detailed notes

• 4. Documenting source information:• A. Author, publication date and location, page numbers.

THESIS STATEMENT

• 1. What is a thesis statement?

• A. Provides the purpose of the essay.

• B. Declares what you believe and what you intend to prove.

• C. Makes the difference between thoughtful research and a simple re-telling of facts.

• D. Helps you focus your information.

• E. Must do research and reading prior to developing a thesis.

THESIS BRAINSTORMING

• 1. As you read, look for the following:

• A. Interesting contrasts and comparisons or patterns emerging in the information.

• B. Is there something in the information that surprises you?

• C. Do you encounter ideas that make you wonder why?