Research Skills and Source Evaluation

The video tutorial guides students through the process of conducting elementary research. It begins with selecting a topic and formulating inquiry questions using question words like who, what, where, when, why, and how. Students learn to choose reliable sources, such as books, websites, and interviews, and ensure these sources pass the TURN test for trustworthiness, usefulness, correctness, and newness. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of taking notes in one's own words and citing sources accurately. Finally, students are encouraged to answer their inquiry questions, ensuring they have gathered sufficient information to do so.

What is the first step in beginning research?

• Selecting a topic

• Choosing a source

• Taking notes

• Formulating a question

Which of the following is NOT a question word?

• Where

• What

• Which

• Who

What is an example of an inquiry question?

• Where is my book?

• How to cook pasta?

• Who wrote the constitution?

• What is the weather today?

What is the importance of using question words in research?

• They are part of the TURN test

• They are required by teachers

• They make the research sound interesting

• They help in forming inquiry questions

What does the 'T' in the TURN test stand for?

• Topic

• Time

• Truth

• Trustee

Which of the following is NOT a source?

• A website

• A magazine

• A rumor

• A book

What should you check to ensure a source is 'useful'?

• If it is entertaining

• If it answers your questions

• If it is colorful

• If it is popular

Which of the following is NOT part of the TURN test?

• Reliable

• Useful

• New

• Trustee

What should you do if a source is outdated?

• Use it anyway

• Memorize it

• Ignore it

• Verify with a newer source

What is the purpose of taking notes during research?

• To memorize facts

• To create a bibliography

• To write down important information in your own words

• To copy text directly