Lake Effect Research Challenge  

Module 1--Picking and Exploring a Topic

Module 2--Searching

Module 3--Finding Books

Module 4--Finding Journal Articles

Module 5--Finding Quality Websites

Module on Evaluating & Citing Sources

Section 1 Worksheet

Section 2 Worksheet

Section 3 Worksheet

Section 4 Worksheet

Section 5 Worksheet

The Lake Effect Research Challenge was created by:

James T. Nichols, Emily Hart, Karen Shockey, and Shannon Pritting.  If you have questions about the Challenge, please contact us at infolit@oswego.edu.

The Lake Effect Research Challenge was the July 2009 PRIMO Site of the Month.

How to get started:

The Challenge can be used in 2 ways, pick the best option for you.

Option 1 - To Get Help With my Research

Look at the different sections on the left. Choose which one you want to learn about.

Option 2 - For a Class

If you're doing this Challenge for a class:

• Start with Section 1 “Picking and Exploring a Topic.”
• Be sure to complete all 6 sections.
• Get a head start by using a research topic from one of your classes.
• There are worksheets for Sections 1 through 5; If you are completing the entire Challenge, make sure to complete all five.

The Lake Effect Research Challenge will help you to:

• Become an efficient and effective researcher
• Create and refine a thesis statement
• Find a variety of reliable sources for research
• Better use libraries and the Internet for research and learning
• Participate in the research of your major and career

Throughout the Challenge, you'll see Boxes Labeled "Enrichment."  The Enrichment content will help you learn more about how to get a good grade.