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Southern Middle Library

Research Help

Find links to the Big6 research method, a note taking organizer, a citation builder, the sixth grade science pathfinder, and other helpful research links.

The Big6

courtesty Big6.com

The Big6 Skills Handout
(Shoemaker)
This handout presents the six steps to completing a successful research project. It's a good idea to review this before you start researching!
Graphic Organizers
This folder contains two graphic organizers you may use to take research notes and keep track of sources. Download and print or save a copy in your Google Drive.

Courtesy "Ask Us Now" logo. Enoch Free Library

Maryland Ask Us Now
Talk to a Maryland librarian 24/7. This service is provided for Maryland residents. Librarians will help you answer your questions and find research information and resources. Please note, they will not do your homework! 
Evaluating Websites: A Checklist
This University of Maryland Libraries' checklist will help you decide if the website you want to use is a reliable source of information.
EasyBib
Use this site to create a Works Cited page or bibliography. This site will create citations for books, videos/DVDs, journals, database information, and many other formats.
Evaluate Your Research Skills Using the Big6
(Jansen and Berkowitz)
This printable PDF is a checklist to help you make sure you have covered everything you need to complete your project.
Purdue Online Writing Lab
Purdue's writing lab site offers guidance in writing citations for your research sources. 
You've Got the Power: Renewable Energy Research Pathfinder
Click to find the sixth grade science pathfinder focusing on renewable energy.
Energy Efficiency Consultation
Mrs. Beeman's Energy Page
Click here to find Mrs. Beeman's research page on alternative energies.
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