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Grade 6
🔭Finding Information
The Research Process
Learn a systematic approach to research that produces reliable, well-supported conclusions.
11 min 3 quiz questions Grade 6
Research Is a Process, Not a Search
Good research is not just finding information — it is a systematic process of asking questions, gathering evidence, evaluating sources, synthesizing findings, and drawing conclusions.
The Research Process
- Define your research question — be specific
- Identify what you already know and what you need to find out
- Select appropriate sources and databases
- Search systematically using advanced techniques
- Evaluate each source for credibility and relevance
- Take organized notes with full citations
- Synthesize information across sources
- Draw evidence-based conclusions
Research Question:A focused, specific question that guides a research project and can be answered through systematic investigation.
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Primary sources are original materials — raw data, original research, firsthand accounts, historical documents. Secondary sources analyze, interpret, or summarize primary sources. Understanding the difference helps you evaluate the strength of evidence.
Trace Claims to Primary Sources
When a secondary source makes a claim, try to find the primary source it is based on. Secondary sources sometimes misrepresent or oversimplify primary research.
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3 questions · Grade 6 level