Research Skills (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Max length of researched presentation
Max length of researched presentation
Up to 10 minutes
Audience for the presentation
Audience for the presentation
Teacher and classmates
What follows the main presentation?
What follows the main presentation?
Question-and-answer session with audience
Tools needed before researching
Tools needed before researching
Notepad, pen, and highlighters
Key mistake with topic choice
Key mistake with topic choice
Changing topics mid-research
How to organise research notes
How to organise research notes
Create specific headings for different aspects of topic
Two types of sources to use
Two types of sources to use
Libraries and internet resources
How to verify online information
How to verify online information
Check multiple websites, cross-reference information
Important habit for electronic notes
Important habit for electronic notes
Save your work frequently
What does active research mean?
What does active research mean?
Think carefully about what you read, don't copy mindlessly
What to record from sources
What to record from sources
Website addresses and book titles
Research: quality vs quantity?
Research: quality vs quantity?
Quality matters more - select most relevant details only
What to avoid: passive copying
What to avoid: passive copying
Don't photocopy/copy without engaging with content
Trustworthy internet sources include
Trustworthy internet sources include
Reputable organisations, educational institutions