Find Information Using Research Skills
Find Information- Research Skills
- Research skills will be foundational to many decisions that you will make.
- You must evaluate the validity and reliability of the information that you access, be it from the internet, books, or from individuals.
- When it comes to the internet, it becomes easier to research.
- We can be bombarded with information.
- So, rely on reliable sources. Then cite them properly.
The goal of the research is to ensure that the students:
- Learn new things.
- Keep pace with the latest advancements in various fields.
- Develop analytical ability as they systematically examine and criticize the information they find.
Step 1: Identify the Question/Topic/Idea
- Identify what needs to be researched. (E.g., a personality, a specific product such as purchasing a car; or a specific service/issue for the community/organization: fire and safety, public health, road safety, etc.)
- Base the questions focusing on the main question/topic.
Example
- Is social media bad for children?
- The Life of Booker T. Washington
- How can one ensure road safety?
- How great is XYZ cereal?
- The dangers of global warming
Step 2: Locate Accessible Resources
Brainstorm all possible resources (print media (books, magazines, and newspapers), electronic media (TV, radio, internet, social networks), and people (friends, family, professionals, etc.)
Step 3: Analyze for Reliability
- Ensure that the source is trustworthy and dependable.
- Government / Non-Governmental organizations (.gov, .edu, .org, etc.)
- gov, .org, and .edu are much better reliable sources versus a .com.
- Authoritative authors (PhD., M.D., etc.),
Step 4: Analyze for Validity
- Ensure that the source is authoritative.
- The information should be true based on facts and verified through multiple resources.
- Sufficient documentation of all facts
- Latest information
- Proper bibliography (cited or referenced)
Step 5: Determine the Best Answer (Correct Information) and Reflect upon It
- Based on the validity and reliability, identify the best answer.
- Justify why you chose a particular source based on its validity and reliability. This makes your research unbiased.
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