MATH 7 - Math Fair 2024 - In Progress

To begin your research, ask yourself:

• Broader terms
• Narrower terms
• Related topics

Examine your search results to find:

• Related articles/topics
• Additional terms to search

   

Continue to search and revise your search as you learn more about your topic.

THE NOTE-TAKING PROCESS 

Record your source first, then take notes

Practice Paraphrasing

• Use your own words whenever possible
• Use quotation marks for direct quotes 
• Use bullet points
• Write in sentence fragments

Getting Information

• Start with the resources on this guide & use a variety of resources
• Use at least 3 sources - not including encyclopedias and dictionaries
• Evaluate the information you find outside of this guide - only use reliable sources
• Find the best information for your needs

Organizing Information

• Use the graphic organizer provided by your math teacher
• Keep track of your sources - the source for each note should be clearly identified

Citing Your Sources

• Cite your sources as you go
• Use NoodleTools to create your Works Cited page

The 5 W's of Website Evaluation

Who - Who is the author? Are they an expert? What are their credentials?

What  - What is the purpose of the site? What information is included and does this information differ from other sites?

When  - When was the site created? When was it last updated?

Where  - Where does this information come from?

Why  - Why is this information useful for my purpose? Why should I use it? Why is it better than another source?

*Based on Kathy Schrock's worksheet