This document provides guidance on the three step research process of: 1) identifying guide words for needed information, 2) finding key words and actual information, and 3) writing sentences summarizing the information in your own words. It uses Charles Darwin as an example, noting he was born in 1807, lived to be 73, and died in 1882. The document emphasizes highlighting guide words and satisfying all information requirements.

1. From year 7 – 12 you will
research many topics

2. What is your understanding of the
information you have found?
Three Steps of research
1. Guide words - what information do you need? for study of famous
scientists e.g born, biology
2. Key words – actual information found, Charles Darwin. 1809-1882
3. Make up sentences that reflect what you have learned and in your own style.
Here are three examples
1. Charles Darwin was born in 1807. He lived to be 73 and died in 1882.
2. Charles Darwin lived to be 73. He was born in 1807 and died in 1882.
3.1882 was the year the world lost Charles Darwin. He died when he was
73. He was born in 1807

3. Highlight the guide words to which you have found all the information that is required. Then you
will satisfy all the

4. Using the note taking document
Watch and see how to use it!
H:2013annetest_jng.swf

5. Adding a reference
1. Select the reference and style
2. Type in the information that is requested

6. You need to reference all your
resources – web page;images, books

7. Find out about Plagiarism in a fun way
http://www.lycoming.edu/library/instruction/tutorials/plagiarismGame.aspx

8. Plagiarism – why students do it and why it is wrong

9. Web Tools used
• Wordle at http://www.wordle.net/
• Jing http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html?gclid=CKLGwqXh0rUCFaE8pgodgDAAPg
• Cool text http://cooltext.com/
• Snip tool