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Read // Smart Research Strategies on MyOn. //
 * 1) Read the book through and take the quiz. Score at least 4 out of 5 on the quiz. Reread the book again, if necessary and take the quiz again if necessary to score at least 4 out of 5.
 * 2) Then answer the questions below. Provide the page number as evidence for each of your answers.

Place the answer in the middle column. Place the page # in the right column. Question
 * **Question** || **Answer** || **Page #** ||
 * 1. Who is the author?

2. What is Step 1 in starting the investigation? || Kristine Carlson Asselin

Know what the teacher wants || Title Page pg 6 || narrated by a scientist who observed the animals in the wild a primary or secondary source? || A primary source || pg 23 || **Information Summary**:
 * 3. What is Step 2 in starting the investigation? || Pick your topic || pg 6 ||
 * 4. What is Step 3 in starting the investigation? || Make a list || pg 6 ||
 * 5. What is a chronological outline? || A short summary that lists events in order || pg 7 ||
 * 6. What is a bibliography? || A list of possible sources of books, websites, etc. from your research. || pg 8 ||
 * 7. What are 3 keywords to use in a library database search? || And, not, or. || pg 10 ||
 * 8. What is a podcast? || An audio or video recording you can download to a computer or mp3 player. || pg 13 ||
 * 9. What is an encyclopedia? What is the oldest encyclopedia? || Books or series of books that contain brief entries on a variety of topics. Encyclopedia Britannica. || pg 14 ||
 * 10. What is an almanac? What is the oldest continuously published almanac? || A magazine or newspaper that records info of the sky or weather. It may also have agricultural tips. The Farmers Almanac. || pg 15 ||
 * 11. What is a magazine or periodical? || They contain articles or essays. Some specialize on certain things and are published regularly. || pg 16 ||
 * 12. What does ILL stand for? || interlibrary loan || pg 17 ||
 * 13. What is a primary source? || An eyewitness account of an event. || pg 20 ||
 * 14. What does verify mean? || To make sure something is true. || pg 20 ||
 * 15. What are secondary sources? || Documents based on primary sources. || pg 22 ||
 * 16. Is a documentary about an orangutan,
 * 17. What does expertise mean? || A special skill or knowledge || pg 24 ||
 * 18. What does credible mean? || Worthy of being believed. || pg 24 ||
 * 19. Why is it important to know the publisher of a book, magazine, newspaper or website? || Because they are all not accurate. The publisher makes sure it is accurate. || pg 24 ||
 * 20. What is plagiarism? || Using the thoughts or words of another person and presenting them as your own without credit. || pg 27 ||
 * 1) Discuss why it is important to use sources that are credible? So you do not have inaccurate information.
 * 2) What are strategies for finding credible sources? You can check the date and check if the author has expertise in the skill.
 * 3) How does a library database help to find sources that are credible? If you type in some keywords, you will get many credible and available results.

**Author Summary**: Think about the author of the book. Answer the following questions:
 * 1) What was the subject? What was being compared? The subject is about some research strategies to use. Different ways of research are being compared.
 * 2) What symbols did the author use? The author used asterisks.
 * 3) What words stand out? Why? All the vocab words like primary and secondary sources and research because they are important key words.
 * 4) How do some words get you to look at characters or events in a particular way? Because the words the author uses can keep you interested and point you toward something.
 * 5) Are there any words that have more than one meaning? No, not really though credible has two parts.
 * 6) Was the voice formal or informal? It was formal.
 * 7) Was the voice correct for the content? It was correct.
 * 8) What is the most important sentence or word in the book? The most important word in the book is research.