Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Research Guide
TIP SHEETS
Introduction
Selecting A Research Topic
Research Topic Ideas
Listing Key Words
Getting an Overview
Making Source Cards
Making a List of Possible Sources
Finding Sources
Finding Information Within Sources
Using Search Boxes
Using a Table of Contents
Using an Index
Using Search Engines
Focusing a Research Topic
The Encyclopedia Method
The Subtopic Method
The Question Method
Writing a Statement of Purpose
Brainstorming Research Questions
Creating Subtopic Headings
Common Subtopic Headings
Making Note Cards
Writing a Thesis Statement
Making an Outline
Creating the Body of the Paper
Alternative Formats
Citing Sources
Writing an Introduction
Writing the Conclusion
Making a Works Cited List
Making a Title Page
Evaluating Your Work
BIG SIX
Task Definition
Information Seeking Strategies
Location and Access
Use of Information
Synthesis: Putting it all together
Evaluation
WORKSHEETS
Brainstorming Questions
Planning Your Research
Preparing to Search
Outline Worksheet
Source Recording Form
Works Cited Record Sheet
Sample Works Cited