The Research Process

The first step in the research process is....

• Develop a central idea

• Gather information

• Choose a topic and develop an essential question

• Create and develop a thesis statement

The process of looking for information about a topic is known as what?

• Research

• Central Idea

• Essential Question

• Citing sources

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is an inquiry?

• When a researcher evaluates, or judges, a piece of research.

• A question that guides your research.

• When you decide on a topic to research.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following descriptions defines a CREDIBLE source? (Select all that apply.)

• A source that can be trusted.

• A source that is reliable.

• A source that is biased.

• A source that is based on facts and truth.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When selecting a source to use as evidence, which of the following should be considered?

• Who is the author?

• What is the purpose of this information?

• Is this information useful? Does it answer my essential question?

• When was this information published?

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1