Grade 8 Research Guide
Successful research
begins with a plan
IMPROVE YOUR SEARCH RESULTS:
Use Multiple Keywords!
1. Start with the obvious keyword(s) in your topic
2. Then try synonyms of your original keyword(s)
3. Finally, be aware of other keywords/terms found in your search results
Need help getting started?
Watch a video (below) & download a worksheet.
How Topic Finder Works
(video below)
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Credible Source?
HOW CAN YOU TELL?
3 Strategies:
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Ask yourself these questions:
More tips from
Georgetown University
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Still not sure?
Consult the experts.
Check with your teacher, librarian, or one of these fact-checking sites:
Snopes.com
FactCheck.org
PolitiFact.com
Washington Post fact-checker
More recommended databases:
![]() Teen Health & Wellness |
![]() SIRS Discoverer |
CITATION SHORTCUTS
#1: Cite websites with
Apogee2
Search Chrome Web Store for: Apogee2 (no space) and add.
CITING WITH APOGEE2
Copy and paste the citation into NoodleTools.
#2: Use a book's ISBN:
#3: Import a citation from a GALE database into NoodleTools: