EE Subject Class Activity

Research is NOT...

• filling in the blanks

• an answer to a question

• a solution to a problem

EE Guide - "Students must substantiate their argument with evidence from their research, using both primary and secondary sources."

• true

• false

Reesources are..

• places where you can repeat information

• places you'll copy down answers exactly from a website

• places you'll search for articles and information to use as evidence and support

Preliminary R________ helps you

- get a better understanding of the topic

- find lists of resources others created

- define unfamiliar words/concepts

Tertiary Source

• gives you direct access to the subject of your research

• an index or textual consolidation of primary and secondary sources. Some can be used as an aid to find other sources.

• provide second-hand information and commentary from other researchers.

Primary Source

• an index or textual consolidation of primary and secondary sources. Some can be used as an aid to find other sources.

• provide second-hand information and commentary from other researchers.

• gives you direct access to the subject of your research.

Secondary Source

• gives you direct access to the subject of your research.

• provide second-hand information and commentary from other researchers

• an index or textual consolidation of primary and secondary sources. Some can be used as an aid to find other sources.

True or False?

A source will be the articles and information you select to use as evidence to support your argument/claim

The Library Media Specialist that can help you with research is...

• Ms. Simon

• Ms. Robert

• Ms. Johnson

Word count for Extended Essay

• 3,000

• 5,000

• 4,000