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CP English 11: Research Expedition


THEME: TBA

This particular research expedition will result in a traditional thesis-based research paper (Competency # 3).

To prepare for this research expedition, you…

  • read and responded to TBA
  • reviewed the overall structure of the thesis-based research paper
  • reviewed the research process
  • Used Inspiration ® to brainstorm questions/topics/connections related to TBA

What are you researching?

You are looking for valid, reliable and accurate sources which offer the following:

  • answers to the questions you developed during our Inspiration ® brainstorm
  • connections to topics you identified during our Inspiration ® brainstorm
  • answers to questions you identified while researching your topic
  • connections to topics you identified while researching your topic

 

How will you know if what you find is a good resource?

First, the source must be valid, reliable and accurate. (Although a quick wiki search could lead you to a good source, it will not be acceptable as a resource.)

Sources should be associated with an academic institution or reliable organization (such as CNN, the Library of Congress, The New York Times etc. ...).  If you are unsure of the source, validate it as a resource by comparing it to other sources in a variety of formats.

Lastly, don't forget to look beyond print texts (digital or hard copy). Research sources such as podcasts and videos can be great resources.


What should I do once I find what I want?

  • print/photocopy/checkout the source

 

  • go to NoodleTools.com and create a bibliographic citation for this source (share this with Mrs. Juster's drop box) 

 

  • read the source and complete the literacy strategy of your choice (annotations/highlights/sticky notes or one of these strategies/activities)

 

  • if the source is non-print (such as a podcast or video), hold on to your thinking by writing a summary of the content and identifying any connections/comments/questions.

All done? Not yet. Repeat this process. You will need a total of three sources (minimum) to complete this research expedition.