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Research Skills
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A nonfiction book about animals is a better source than a made-up story for a science report.
2. When you put information into your own words, it shows you understand what you read.
3. The glossary told me that "migrate" means to move from one place to another.
4. Good notes include only key facts and short phrases, not full sentences.
5. A report paragraph needs a topic sentence, details, and a closing sentence.
6. I looked up "volcanoes" in the index and found it on page 47.
7. Before you start writing, make a short outline to plan your paragraph.
8. A website ending in .gov is run by the government and is usually trustworthy.
9. You should use at least two different sources when researching a topic.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Pick a topic
→ Choose something you want to learn about
Put facts into your own words in sentences
Find sources
→ Use books, websites, or encyclopedias
Use books, websites, or encyclopedias
Take notes
→ Write down key facts from your sources
Choose something you want to learn about
Write a report paragraph
→ Put facts into your own words in sentences
Write down key facts from your sources
Research Skills
★ Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) A nonfiction book about animals is a better source than a made-up story for a science report.
2) When you put information into your own words, it shows you understand what you read.
3) The glossary told me that "migrate" means to move from one place to another.
4) Good notes include only key facts and short phrases, not full sentences.
5) A report paragraph needs a topic sentence, details, and a closing sentence.
6) I looked up "volcanoes" in the index and found it on page 47.
7) Before you start writing, make a short outline to plan your paragraph.
8) A website ending in .gov is run by the government and is usually trustworthy.
9) You should use at least two different sources when researching a topic.
★ Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1) Match each item to its correct answer.
Pick a topic
→ Choose something you want to learn about
Put facts into your own words in sentences
Find sources
→ Use books, websites, or encyclopedias
Use books, websites, or encyclopedias
Take notes
→ Write down key facts from your sources
Choose something you want to learn about
Write a report paragraph
→ Put facts into your own words in sentences
Write down key facts from your sources
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