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Hey there! Ready to become a research superstar? Today, we will learn how to build a great research plan and find sources you can actually trust.
First, you need a research plan. With a little adult help, you can map out your main questions, set goals, and decide where to look for answers.
Next, gather information from a variety of sources. Using both primary sources, like original diaries, and secondary sources, like textbooks, gives you a complete picture.
Finally, you must check the credibility of each source. A trustworthy source is written by an expert, uses facts instead of opinions, and is backed up by clear evidence.
Imagine you are researching how the printing press changed history. Let's walk through how to build a plan, gather sources, and check if they are credible.
- Create a simple plan: Write down your main question, like: 'How did the printing press affect book-making?'
- Ask a teacher or librarian to review your questions and suggest search terms like 'Gutenberg press impact'.
- Gather a primary source, such as a digital photo of a page from an original 1450s Bible.
- Gather a secondary source, like an article written by a history professor in 2021 that explains the event.
- Evaluate credibility: Check the author of the article. Since she is a university professor who lists her sources, this source is highly credible.
