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Research

Credit to Susan Mikkelsen at MHS for these wonderful resources and information below!

Quick Links:

GALE (Opposing Viewpoints) Database
SIRS Database
Passwords (MHS Databases)
Mrs. Mikkelsen's Research Website

Need help finding relevant research?
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Watch the video below. Then, click on "GALE RESEARCH WEBSITE" to head to the site and work on using the advanced search option!
GALE Research Website

Fake or Real? Analyze your news!

Use this infographic to help spot fake news:
Use these websites to FACT CHECK a story:
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FactCheck.org
Snopes.com
Washington Post Fact Checker
Politifact.com

Research Topic/Questions:

  • This video explains the importance of doing research on your topic BEFORE you choose it!
  • You will need to RESEARCH and READ about your topic in order to form your questions and NARROW down your topic!
This image highlights the importance of hitting a SWEET SPOT for your topic.
  • FISH- that topic is too BROAD; you would find TOO MUCH information.
  • CATFISH- that's more specific, good! That's the sweet spot!
  • CATCHING CATFISH- even more specific, excellent! That's the sweet spot, too!
  • CATFISH NOODLING AS AN EXTREME SPORT- too specific and narrow; you may not find enough information.
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