How Can I Help My Child with Research Projects?
Research projects are often conducted over the course of several weeks and can be worth a large percentage of a student's grade. In order for it is essential that they manage their time effectively in and out of school. Parents can provide guidance and support by familiarizing themselves with assigned projects and by helping their children manage their time effectively and check in with their progress.
'General' Outline of the Research Process
Still need help? Contact the library teacher! She would love to help. KendallBoninti@k12.waltham.ma.us
Research projects are often conducted over the course of several weeks and can be worth a large percentage of a student's grade. In order for it is essential that they manage their time effectively in and out of school. Parents can provide guidance and support by familiarizing themselves with assigned projects and by helping their children manage their time effectively and check in with their progress.
'General' Outline of the Research Process
- Choose a Topic.
Example Research Topics:- Science: Effects of pollution on global warming
- History: Advances in technology during World War I
- Develop a Thesis Statement. Don't know what a thesis statement is? Check out this easy to understand handout: How to Create a Thesis Statement by Vanderbilt University.
- Gather Information & Take Notes. At this stage, your child should be gathering good quality information to support his or her thesis. Where can you find good quality information? On the library's website! Check out the Databases by Subject page and the Research Guides page. Also, for information on how to evaluate online sources, check out the resources on the Citation and Copyright page.
- Cite Sources: It is essential that your child document or cite every source of information that they used in their paper/project.
- Conclusion: A conclusion wraps up everything that you discussed in your paper or project.For assistance with writing a conclusion, visit the "Conclusions"page on the Purdue OWL Writing Lab website.
Still need help? Contact the library teacher! She would love to help. KendallBoninti@k12.waltham.ma.us
