When you research a topic, you gather information about it from relevant and credible sources. You may then combine, or synthesize, the information in your own words. All sources used in a report or presentation should be written down at the end in a bibliography.
Sources are people, books, articles, or other things from which you can gather information about a topic.
A
primary source provides
first-hand information about a topic. Primary sources include people who have
personal knowledge of a topic. They include what these people have written or created. They also include genuine objects directly related to the topic.
A
secondary source provides
second-hand information about a topic. Secondary sources include books, articles, or other materials written ABOUT something, but
not BY someone with first-hand experience of the topic.
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When researching a topic, it is important to use a variety of credible and relevant sources. Take notes about what you learn, and record the titles, publication dates, authors, and any other important information about your sources. Go to the next page to see an example of combining, or synthesizing, information from a variety of sources. |
5th Grade Writing - Research and Synthesis Lesson