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BJM Resource Centre

BJM Resource Centre

Student Orientation

• Research Projects……………………………………

Completing a Research Project

Sources:

Sources: Encyclopedia / Books

• Well organized

• Written at your reading level

• Information can be trusted

• Best place to start general research

• Need to know:

• Table of Contents

• Index

• Alphabetical order

• Up-to-date, current information

• Various subject areas available

• Easy to access information

• Newspaper articles available

Sources: Databases

• Material on specific topics

• Material created by users

• Need to assess the validity of the information

• Best to use sites you know are created by users who provide accurate information

Sources: Special Interest Sites

• Many to choose from

• Google

• Bing

• Learn to use one or two well

• Learn how to access the advanced search features

• Keyword Searches

• Boolean Searches

Sources: Search Engines

• So much information!

• Information of variable quality

• You must know how to critically evaluate each site you visit because you can’t trust the information

• A good place to “play”

Sources: Free Surfing

BJM Resource Centre Research SkillsWhat do you need to know before you start your research?

EncyclopediaWhen was William Shakespeare born?Name the 11 Ecoregions of Saskatchewan.What were four ‘first’ which occurred in the 1900’s?What is the name of the element of the periodic table with the symbol ‘Cd’?

BJM Resource Centre Research SkillsWhat do you need to know before you start your research?

BooksWhen was William Shakespeare born?Name the 11 Ecoregions of Saskatchewan.What were four ‘first’ which occurred in the 1900’s?What is the name of the element of the periodic table with the symbol ‘Cd’?

BJM Resource Centre Research SkillsWhat do you need to know before you start your research?

Special Interest SitesBJM Webpage > English Department > Shakespeare

– When was William Shakespeare born?BJM Webpage > Science Department > Ecoregions of Saskatchewan

– Name the 11 Ecoregions of Saskatchewan.BJM Webpage > Social/History Department > 20th Century History Timeline

– What were four ‘first’ which occurred in the 1900’s?BJM Webpage > Science Department > Periodic Table / Elements

– What is the name of the element of the periodic table with the symbol ‘Cd’?

BJM Resource Centre Research SkillsWhat do you need to know before you start your research?

  Net SearchWhen was William Shakespeare born?Name the 11 Ecoregions of Saskatchewan.What were four ‘first’ which occurred in the 1900’s?What is the name of the element of the periodic table with the symbol ‘Cd’?

So, what is the best source to use?

ENCYCLOPEDIA / BOOKSDATABASES

SPECIAL INTEREST SITES SEARCH ENGINES

SURFING

The Research ProcessSteps to a successful experience

The Research Process

Appreciation - select your topic Gather general background information Determine what is of interest to you

Teachers will often give you information to help you make selections

Appreciation

Christian Service

Helping Others

Feels good

A lot of people with needs

Compassion to others

Why get involved with Christian Service?

The Research Process

Appreciation - select your topic Pre-search - create a research plan

Look for relationships Create a focus

Create a research web Refine your area of research

Pre-search

Feed People

Work Placements

Clothes for People

Spiritual Help

Christian Service

Opportunities in Saskatoon

Salvation ArmyFood Bank Salvation ArmyValue Village

Start with … What services are provided to people?

Christian Service

The Research Process

Appreciation - select your topic Pre-search - create a research map/plan Search - select the best resource

Start with general sources to gain background information Use a variety of sources to check your information

Use a ORGANIZATION FRAME to record information Record your information in point form or phrases Record the bibliographical information

The Research Process

ORGANIZATIONAL FRAME

The Research Process

Appreciation - select your topic Pre-search - create a research map/plan Search - select the best resource Interpretation - process your research

Decide which information is useful for your project Expand on this information

Organize the information in an appropriate manner

The Research Process

Appreciation - select your topic Pre-search - create a research map/plan Search - select the best resource Interpretation - process your research Communication - present your research

Know your presentation options Follow the guidelines as set out by your teacher

The Research Process

Appreciation - select your topic Pre-search - create a research map/plan Search - select the best resource Interpretation - process your research Communication - present your research Evaluation - determine strengths/weaknesses

Determine where you did well and where you need to make changes

Use this information to improve your next project

The Research Process

Appreciation - select your topic Pre-search - create a research map/plan Search - select the best resource Interpretation - process your research Communication - present your research Evaluation - determine strengths/weaknesses

* Research Process Guide *

Questions, thoughts, comments?