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Research Skills
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
A fiction storybook about dragons is a good source for a report on reptiles.
Rewrite: A nonfiction book about reptiles is a good source for a report on reptiles.
2. Fix the sentence:
The index at the front of the book lists all the chapters in order.
Rewrite: The table of contents at the front of the book lists all the chapters in order.
3. Fix the sentence:
When taking notes, you should copy every sentence from the book exactly.
Rewrite: When taking notes, you should write key facts in your own words.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on each line.
1. A expert is a person who knows a lot about a subject and can share trustworthy facts.
2. You should check at least two sources to make sure your facts are correct.
3. An encyclopedia is a large book or website with short articles about many subjects.
4. After reading a source, write down the title and author so you can find it again.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A librarian can help you find good sources for your research.
True False
2. You only need one source to write a research report.
True False
3. Citing a source means telling where you found your information.
True False
Research Skills
★ Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1) Fix the sentence:
A fiction storybook about dragons is a good source for a report on reptiles.
Rewrite: A nonfiction book about reptiles is a good source for a report on reptiles.
2) Fix the sentence:
The index at the front of the book lists all the chapters in order.
Rewrite: The table of contents at the front of the book lists all the chapters in order.
3) Fix the sentence:
When taking notes, you should copy every sentence from the book exactly.
Rewrite: When taking notes, you should write key facts in your own words.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on each line.
1) A expert is a person who knows a lot about a subject and can share trustworthy facts.
2) You should check at least two sources to make sure your facts are correct.
3) An encyclopedia is a large book or website with short articles about many subjects.
4) After reading a source, write down the title and author so you can find it again.
★ Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1) A librarian can help you find good sources for your research.
True
False
2) You only need one source to write a research report.
True
False
3) Citing a source means telling where you found your information.
True
False
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