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Research Skills
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In this age of information overload, it can be hard to know where to find good information that you can trust. If you’re doing research for an important project, report, or proposal, how do you find information that you can count on?
This workshop courseware allows trainers to teach participants how to become stronger researchers and create proposals, reports, or simply find good information and review it.
This one-day workshop will teach how to research any topic using a number of different tools, starting with basic techniques, such as reading, memory recall, note-taking, and planning. Other topics discussed include: creating different kinds of outlines for different stages of a project, how to move from the outline to actual writing, editing, and polishing; and how to use all kinds of sources, including a library’s Dewey Decimal System, journals, and the internet.
After completing this course, participants will be ready to find reliable information on any topic, and turn that information into a compelling, accurate piece of writing.
This courseware is easy to customize, allowing trainers to download Microsoft Office files and make changes that make sense for their learners. Trainers can incorporate lessons on specific research skills, and challenges they know their participants have.
Like all Velsoft Training Materials packages, Research Skills includes a comprehensive instructor’s guide, student workbook, quick reference guide, pre-assignment, assessment questions, and more.
How to Use This Guide
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Why Are Research Skills Important?
Session Three: Basic Skills
Reading and Note-Taking Techniques
PARSE in Action
Improving Your Recall
Session Four: Planning Your Research Strategy
Laying the Groundwork
Getting Focused
Writing a Draft Outline
Session Five: Where to Look and What to Look For
Session Six: Finding Information the Old-Fashioned Way
Useful Resources
Understanding the Dewey Decimal System
Session Seven: Researching with the Internet
Finding the Good Stuff
Mind Mapping
Session Eight: Getting Ready to Write
Session Nine: Putting Pen to Paper
Writing Basics
Documenting Your Sources
Putting it Into Practice
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
Personal Action Plan
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