Lesson 1Let’s Talk About Research

What is Research????? Some basic definitions:

• 1 : careful or diligent search• 2 : studious inquiry or examination:

especially : investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws

• 3 : the collecting of information about a particular subject

Webster’s Dictionary 2009

But What Does this Mean to Us? Why do you think Research is important? List four reasons how researching a topic or subject

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Importance of Research Research helps us provide an

understanding on a particular subject or topic.

Research can help open our minds to new and innovative ideas and inspire us to learn and explore more.

Research can be used in any setting, can be used for school projects, for choosing a college, finding a job, or even choosing what movie to go and see.

Importance of Learning Research Skills Why do you think it is important to

learn how to do research in middle school?In complete sentences, write a response.

Importance of Learning Research Skills now:

There are several reasons why learning these skills now are extremely valuable and beneficial:• This can help prepare you for any projects and

assignments you have to complete for any of your middle school courses.

• You are already equip and knowledgeable of how to complete basic research by the time you enter high school.

• And basically these are amazing skills to have and knowing them will save you time and energy when completing your work.

Sample Research topics: Some research will involve learning and exploring

specific topics. Right now, you are going to list 5 topics that you are interested in learning about. Take care to mention topics that you are INTERESTED IN, as you will be using these topics throughout the course.

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Sample Research Questions:

Some research will involve using questions and completing research to find the answer to those questions. Now I want you to think hard and come up with three research questions, 1 can be in any subject, 1 must be based on a current event, and the last one can be on a historical topic (like the Great Depression). Take care to mention questions that you are INTERESTED IN, as you will be using and exploring these questions throughout the course.

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See you next week!