Research Skills
Learn to find, evaluate, and use information.
What are Research Skills?
Important skills for Grade 5 Performance Tasks.
Research skills help you find accurate information, understand what you read, and use that information to complete tasks. In Grade 5 PEP Performance Tasks, you may need to read sources and answer questions based on what you learn.
Types of Sources
- Books and encyclopedias
- Official websites
- News articles
- Interviews with experts
Research Steps
- 1. Identify your question
- 2. Find reliable sources
- 3. Read and take notes
- 4. Use information correctly
Research Tips
- 1. Check if a source is reliable before using it.
- 2. Look for facts, not only opinions.
- 3. Use headings, contents, and indexes to find details.