Research

Why do you have to cite your sources?

• You need to give credit to the original authors of the information

• It is a part of MLA format

• Mrs. Stein says so

• All of the above

The purpose of research is to...

• Give examples of different topics

• Explain different ideas

• Persuade the reader

• Gain information with the intention of teaching others about a specific topic

When evaluating a website it is important to consider who is the author or publisher, the date of publication, whether the information directly relates to your topic, and the purpose of the website.

• true

• false

• maybe

Which of the following is NOT an scholarly source?

• PBS documentary

• professional journal

• a blog

• a university sponsored website 

The second step in the research process is...

• Create a research question

• Generate a list of topics

• Identify relevant sources

• Reading and taking notes

The third step in the research process is...

• Organize and write

• Create a a research question

• Identify relevant sources

• Cite your references

The fourth step in the research process is...

• Cite your references

• Read and take notes

• Create a research question

• Identify relevant sources

The fifth step in the research process is...

• Organize and write

• Read and take notes

• Identify relevant sources

• Cite your references

The sixth step in the research process is...

• Generate a list of topics

• Create a research question

• Organize and write

• Cite your references

If you wanted to find more information about Missouri's natural resources, what would the best source be?

• Historical fiction that takes place in Missouri

• A dictionary

• Newspaper article about economy

• Nonfiction text about Missouri's resources