Refining Your Research

Worksheet Description

The “Research” worksheet is a streamlined document that assists students in structuring their research findings effectively. The worksheet is divided into three main sections, prompting students to succinctly record the most critical information they have gathered. In the first section, labeled “Facts I Found,” students can list down new and relevant data points they have uncovered during their research, which supports their study or project.

The second section is a dual-prompt space where students are encouraged to identify a quotation that supports their thesis statement, reinforcing their argument or perspective. Adjacent to this, they are asked to note any additional questions that have arisen during their research, a step that encourages ongoing inquiry and deeper exploration of the topic. The final section of the worksheet provides a place to cite the source of their information, reinforcing the importance of academic honesty and the ability to trace information back to its origin. This format of the worksheet fosters clear thinking, organization of thoughts, and a systematic approach to academic research, helping students build a strong foundation for developing research papers or projects.