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6th Grade Research BOOTCAMP (Day 1)

  •  English    10     Public
    RESEARCH
  •   Study   Slideshow
  • What are the 5 steps of the NMS Research Process?
    Ask - Search - SIFT - Conclude - Cite
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  • What keywords could I type into the search bar if I wanted to learn about food in France?
    France food, France dining, French cuisine, French traditions, croissants, baguette
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  • Where can I find the databases?
    Library website (on Clever)
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  • What are some types of sources?
    Book, newspaper article, magazine, encyclopedia article, image, video, website, person,
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  • What is the difference between a website and a database?
    Websites are free to anyone online. Anyone can make them. You use a search engine to find them. Databases are paid for, quality collections of sources!
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  • What keywords could I try to learn more about traditions in Mexico?
    Mexican customs, Mexican traditions, Mexican holidays, Mexican folklore, Mexican religion, Mexican culture, Mexican rituals, Mexican heritage
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  • Where can I go to find quality sources of information that are organized and up-to-date?
    Databases
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  • Research always starts with a...
    QUESTION!
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  • What keywords could I try if I wanted to learn more about taking care of the environment?
    Pollution, deforestation, littering, recycling, climate, poaching, ecosystems, carbon footprint, fossil fuels
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  • When do we use the SIFT method?
    When we decide to use a website for information! (Not a database)
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