Researching your Australian Historical Figure
Now, you need to research your chosen historical figure. The following process will assist you to research accurately.
DEFINING
- What do you already know about the topic?
- What do you have to find out?
- What are some keywords you might search for?
LOCATING
- Search for information using the keywords.
- Use the following resources (in this order):
- Books - search the library catalogue
- Online databases and encyclopaedias + General websites
- Websites given to you by your teacher
- Navigate using the tabs at the top of the page
SELECTING
- Which information is the most useful to you?
- Write notes to help answer your research questions. Use the SQ3R format.
- Record where you got the information from.
PROCESSING AND ORGANISING
- Sort the information under headings.
- Click the 'Using Images' to:
- find images
- learn more about using images legally and safely
CREATING AND SHARING
- Create your presentation.
- Share your presentation with the relevant audience.
EVALUATING
- Reflect on how your research project went.
- What went well?
- What would you do differently next time?
