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Writing An Outline
Once your child has narrowed down the topic, she is ready to write an outline. This will help her organize the information she is researching. She can begin by taking key points or questions and using them to form the basis of her outline:
Nuclear power
I. Definition of nuclear power
II. Uses of nuclear power
III. History of nuclear power in U.S.
IV. How a nuclear reaction takes place
V. Benefits of nuclear power
VI. Problems with nuclear power
Using the library
Now your child is ready to use the library to locate and collect information. These points can help him along:
· You can use the library's computer or card catalog to look for books by either title, subject, or author. You might look for magazine articles using the library's magazine index.
· You might look at encyclopedias, audio or video tapes, or CD-ROMs and other computer software.
· The librarian may be able to help you get information through online databases. If you have questions about where to begin, or how to use any of these resources, ask the librarian for help.
· Read carefully, taking notes on information relating to your topic. Many students find it helpful to use index cards for notes because they are easy to organize when it's time to begin writing.
· As you take notes, write the source and the page number with each piece of information. These references will help if you have questions as you begin writing, and will be important if you need to include footnotes or a bibliography (a list of your sources of information).
· When the note-taking is complete, organize your notes to follow your outline. You may now need to expand your outline to include the new information you have collected.
The British import Spirograph was introduced in the United States in 1967 by Kenner and has racked up millions of dollars in sales. It was invented by a British electronics engineer, Denys Fisher, who was inspired to create the toy while doing research on a new design for bomb detonators for NATO.
"Of all things which wisdom provides to make life entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship."
~ Epicurus
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