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Research

Research Planner Handout

Research Planner Handout

Janie Lynn Panagopoulos

THINK:

• WHAT IS MY ASSIGNMENT?

• WHAT IS MY ASSIGNMENT ABOUT?

• WHAT DO I ALREADY KNOW?

PLAN: What sources or materials should I use?

• Almanac

• Dictionary

• Encyclopedia

• Magazine article

• Newspaper

• Non-fiction books

• Web pages

• Interviews

WHERE: Where will I find the information?

• School library

• Public library

• Online

• My teacher/My parents

KEYWORDS: Make a list

READ:

• Read and think about what you read.

• Scan each page for more information.

• Don’t re-read information you already have or know.

NOTES: How will you record your notes?

• Note cards

• Notebook

• Word processor

• Tape recorder or camera