2. The Task Your teacher has assigned you a research project to find about a famous scientist of your choice.
3. The Task You need to research your scientist using the materials available through the teacher website and school library including: books databases school approved search sites
4. The Task After gathering your information you can choose from the following final projects: Write a feature article about the person Write a script for a biographical movie about your chosen scientist Create a life size poster of your scientist, being sure to include accessories that give information about their accomplishments. Write an informational paragraph (or more) detailing their life. (see your project information sheet for more information about the finished products)
5. Today… We will plan out how we are going to complete the research part of this project. Complete your research guide as we go through this PowerPoint. Research guide
6. Step 1: Task Definition A. Define the information problem B. Identify the information needed to complete the task
7. Step 2: Information Seeking Strategies A. Determine the range of possible resources B. Select the best resources
8. Step 3: Location and Access A. Locate Sources B. Find information within sources
9. Step4: Use of Information A. Read (hear, watch) the information in the source B. Find the needed information in the source
10. Step 5: Synthesis A. Organize Information from different sources B. Present the information
11. Step 6: Evaluation A. Judge the product B. Judge the information finding process
12. Happy Searching! Be sure to use your research guide as you complete your research for this project! If you have any questions ask your teacher or librarian.
