Research Paper

In order to determine whether a source is high quality, ask yourself the following questions:

1. Is it RELEVANT?

   • To Google, or not to Google? That is the question! Use this tutorial to help you find relevant sources. 

   • Practice identifying relevant sources with this Zombie game. 

   • Prove that you got it! Take the Zombie cure quiz. 

2. Is it RECENT?

   • Avoid sources written more than 10 years ago. 

3. Is it REPUTABLE?

   • Practice locating your ABCDs with these sites on global warming: Activity 1       

   • Compare 4 different cephalopod websites to determine which is the highest quality source. 

     • The Cephalopod Page

     • Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus

     • Enchanted Learning Octopus Page

     • Nature: Giant Squid

   • Exit Ticket: Rank the 4 cephalopod pages. 

4. Is it READABLE?

   • Be honest with yourself. If you can't understand the article- move on to one you can!

 

Generating Search Terms

Don't just type sentences or questions into a search bar. Consider how search engines work, and adapt to fit their processes. 

1. Generate search terms with the following websites:

   • www.visuwords.com

   • www.thesaurus.com 

   • www.wikipedia.com 

2. Practice Boolean search terms.

   • Boolean Search Terms Nearpod

   • Boolean Search Term Scavenger Hunt