Tips+for+great+research

- use **__concept map__** to brainstorm what you already know. - Define key words using a dictionary (see Reference sources and Online resources)
 * **DEFINE**

- keywords from Keyword definitions will help your searching. Look for keywords in the task, and your __concept map__ ideas. - Use different but similar words when searching e.g. 'layers' rather than 'parts'. - Look for many types of information in different places.
 * **LOCATE**

- the following link has a checklist to help you decide if a website is a quality resource []
 * **SELECT**

- use **__data/information chart__** to record information. Don't forget to record resource information (title, author, date)..
 * **ORGANISE**

- Think about audience. - Remember the different ways to present we've been exploring: Microsoft Powerpoint; Prezi (online); Museum Box (online).
 * **PRESENT**

- did you achieve what you set out to do? - how can you improve? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">**ASSESS**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">** __REMEMBER__ ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">//Click on 'file', 'save as' and save as your name and what you're saving (e.g. BobSmith.conceptmap) within 'library' folder.//  <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">//The teacher librarian will upload these onto the Students page.//