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When you start a project, you need a research plan. A plan is like a map that shows what you want to learn. First, write down your main question. Then, list the steps to find your answers with an adult's help.
You can gather information from many different sources. Books, websites, and videos are all helpful. Using different sources helps you see the whole picture and find the best facts.
Some sources are primary, and others are secondary. A primary source is an eyewitness, like a diary or a real photo. A secondary source is written later by someone who was not there, like a textbook.
Always check if your source is credible. Credible means trustworthy and correct. Ask yourself: Who wrote this? Why did they write it? Is the information fresh and backed up by other sources?
Imagine you are writing a report about the first moon landing in 1969. You want to make sure your sources are credible and match your research plan. Let's look at how to evaluate your choices.
- Ask an adult to help you search for sources about the 1969 moon landing.
- Find Source A: A journal written by astronaut Neil Armstrong in 1969. This is a primary source because he was actually there.
- Find Source B: A blog post written last week by a kid who likes space. This is a secondary source.
- Compare the credibility of both sources. Neil Armstrong's journal is highly credible because he was an expert eyewitness.
- Decide to use the astronaut's journal as your main source because it is the most trustworthy.