Research and Report

1. Think About Your Search Parameters

Keyword searches are the beginning of your journey...

2. Gather Notes

Collect the best facts, figures, and data with purpose.

3.  Start Your Research

Use Encyclopedias to begin learning about your topic and finding key words - "you don't know what you don't know".

4.  Continue with Databases

Switch to database searching to deepen your understanding.

5. Start a search on a reliable browser

Using non-commercial browsers helps find what you are looking for. Use search parameters: AND, OR, NOT, AROUND (_)

6. Evaluate Sources

How to determine your source is "quality".

7. Citation

Citing your sources is equal in value to the notes you take.