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Research is the process of locating, organizing, and utilizing information on a particular topic and for a specific purpose. This website will provide the answers to questions like:

What are the components of a research project?

How do I begin a research project?

What are some things I need to learn to complete my project?

How do I organize my project?

This website is divided into two components: a student webpage and a teacher site. The student component provides a path that will lead to a successful research project, while the teacher component develops an effective standards-based research assignment.

The HCPS emphasize critical thinking, communication and ethical use of information and technology. These elements are all a part of the research process. An important component in a research-based project is writing. Whether the product is a paper, video, or powerpoint presentation, the script is the essential glue. Another key factor in doing a research-based project is to give credit where credit is due. A courteous, honest person asks permission whenever necessary and does not masquerade the words of others as his or hers.

Links were provided to enrich the information on this website as well as give examples of various components of the research process. There are also functional links in which the students can actually generate a bibliography, download forms such as the pathfinder to guide their search, and learn more about research terms. These links can prove invaluable in completing research projects.

“When you see Mr. Lite Bulb, this tells you that this link is too good to miss.”

This website was developed by:
Linda Kim, School Library Media Specialist Mililani Waena Elementary School
Marilynn Nakasone, Farrington High School.

©2002 by HI DOE, Office of Curriculum, Instruction & Student Support
Advanced Technology Research Branch, School Library Services
Permission to use this information is granted freely as long as this notice is kept with it.
For questions or comment contact L.L.


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		Research is the process of locating, organizing, and utilizing information on a particular topic and for a specific purpose. This website will provide the answers to questions like: What are the components of a research project? How do I begin a research project? What are some things I need to learn to complete my project? How do I organize my project? This website is divided into two components: a student webpage and a teacher site. The student component provides a path that will lead to a successful research project, while the teacher component develops an effective standards-based research assignment. The HCPS emphasize critical thinking, communication and ethical use of information and technology. These elements are all a part of the research process. An important component in a research-based project is writing. Whether the product is a paper, video, or powerpoint presentation, the script is the essential glue. Another key factor in doing a research-based project is to give credit where credit is due. A courteous, honest person asks permission whenever necessary and does not masquerade the words of others as his or hers. Links were provided to enrich the information on this website as well as give examples of various components of the research process. There are also functional links in which the students can actually generate a bibliography, download forms such as the pathfinder to guide their search, and learn more about research terms. These links can prove invaluable in completing research projects. “When you see Mr. Lite Bulb, this tells you that this link is too good to miss.” This website was developed by: Linda Kim, School Library Media Specialist Mililani Waena Elementary School Marilynn Nakasone, Farrington High School. ©2002 by HI DOE, Office of Curriculum, Instruction & Student Support Advanced Technology Research Branch, School Library Services Permission to use this information is granted freely as long as this notice is kept with it. For questions or comment contact L.L.