The Research Process:
Asking Questions and Finding Answers


Questions to Consider in Doing Research
1. What question(s) are you trying to answer?
2. What do you already know about your topic?
3. Where will you look for information related to your question or topic?
4. What key words or phrases will you use in your search for information?
5. How will you organize your ideas and record your information?
6. How will you keep track of and document your sources?
7. How will you know if the information you've gathered answers your research question?
8. What will you do if you need more information?
9. What will you do if you have too much information or irrelevant information?
10.How will you communicate your information? Who will be your audience?


Research Links

How to Do Research
Read about the steps to follow in doing research and then take a quiz to see how much you remember.

Noodle Tools
Provides a format for compiling a source list or bibliography

"Do We" Really Know Dewey?
A fun website for learning about the Dewey Decimal System, used to classify non-fiction books

Awesome Library for Kids

Picture Dictionary

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Information Please Almanac

Grolier Online (ask Mrs. Johnson for a username and password)