Conducting Research

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Imagine you're a detective like Ethan or Abigail, searching for clues! _____________ sources provide raw information and first-hand evidence. Examples can include eyewitness accounts, photographs, and diaries. Can you identify the right type of source?

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Primary

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Imagine you're a detective like Aria, piecing together clues from the past. A ____________________ source is like Aria's trusty magnifying glass, helping her interpret and synthesize the primary clues she finds. What type of source is this? Examples include articles, journals, and books.

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secondary

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Imagine you're on a treasure hunt for knowledge! Focusing on a few key sources (2-5) is like having a trusty map because it-

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All of these amazing benefits.

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Does a citation add credibility to your paper?

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True

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True or false: When you use a citation, you're like a detective giving credit to the original thinkers whose ideas you're building upon. Do you think Ava, Nora, and Arjun would agree?

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True

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What's the first clue you need to uncover in a research quest? (Hint: there are 5 steps)

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Asking a guiding question.

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What is the second step in a research adventure like a detective's mission? (Hint: There are 5 exciting steps!)

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Creating a thesis, or topic sentence to answer the guiding question

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What is the third step in a 5-step research adventure?

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Researching topics to answer the guiding question

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What's the fourth step in a 5-step research adventure?

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Using sources to help answer the guiding question

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Imagine you're a detective like Priya, solving the mystery of knowledge! What's the final clue you need to wrap up your research case? (Hint: There are 5 steps)

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Citing the sources used in research