This video from the librarians at Northern Kentucky University explains the basics of creating a research question.
This is video from the University of Houston Libraries is a quick primer on how to develop a keyword strategy. Google Keep is great for notes that sync everywhere. With Keep, you can write down a list of keywords to use in your search or notes from your research sources. The notes will show up on their web and smartphone apps. In addition, you can even insert your Keep notes right into a Google Doc. The notes are also searchable, and you can organize them by using labels or colors. Web App iPhone / Android Precise and useful research questions can be difficult to write and revise. Students often write them to be too broad, too narrow, unclear, unnecessarily complex, or unsupportable with evidence. This graphic organizer provides a few frames for write a good question. Writing a Research Question A lot of times, students will choose a research topic that is too broad or too overused. This graphic organizer will help think through how to narrow a topic to something more specific and interesting. Choosing a Topic
Before you start searching, take a few minutes to create a plan for what keywords you might use in your search. As you continue your search and learn more about your topic, add or cross out terms as you discover them.
Printable PDF Google Doc The Investigating Fake News Tutorial provides some basic information and resources about the fake news phenomenon. Simple steps for dealing with fake news and other resources for students and teachers are included.
The Shmoop website always adds a dash oh humor into their educational materials. This video on what to look for when determining if a source is reliable is no exception.
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