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Research PaperStep 2: Learning to Research

Part A Understanding what it means to research
Directions: Read the entry below and respond to the questions.
Defined in simplest terms, research is searching for and gathering
information, usually to answer a particular question or problem. Research
projects of various types and complexity are an integral part of the college
experience and offer you the opportunity to learn a valuable set of skills. In
fact, the ability to locate and evaluate informationwhich is the essence of
research and a valuable skill in many areas of lifeis a large part of what it
means to be an educated person.
-taken from the San Mateo Community College website, 2015

1) What is the purpose of research, according to the text?

2) According to the text, why is it important to learn how to research?
3) What is the source of this text? Is it relevant?
Part B Recalling what you already know
Directions: Complete the tasks below.
1) What is the topic of your research paper?
2) What is the historical context of your topic?
3) List three facts that you already know about your topic in the table below:
Fact #1:
Fact #2:
Fact #3:

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Part C Identifying what you want to know
Directions: Put your leaders name inside of the circle. Then look back at
Part B and build on what you already know by writing questions that you
want to explore in order to learn more about your leader.

Part D Gathering sources for what you want to know

Directions: Explore the non-fiction and textbook bookshelves to find
sources for your research, and then record the titles and pages in the table
below. Ask the teacher for some suggestions!

Title
World History textbook

Pages

Part E Recording what you research

Directions: Get a computer and open your Google Doc. Ask the teacher to
share the N-S-R Chart and start recording your notes for the paper!
Remember, when you research
Skim the text before you read
Be persistentyou may need to find more sources
Record anything that you think might be relevant
Keep an open mindresearching is learning new things about your topic
Work hardyour effort will be rewarded when you have to write the paper
Ask questionsthe universe rewards the inquisitive and the brave
Evaluate your sources to make sure that you are recording quality information
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Curriculum created by Joel Troge The International High School at Lafayette 2015-2016