Building Research Skills

[The Scientific Homeschool]

Another integral part of the scientific process is research. Since 90%
of what student will read as adults will be for information, learning to
locate and analyze information is a skill that will benefit them
throughout their life. Researching promotes critical thinking
processes, enabling students to make informed decisions and solve
problems. The University of Pennsylvania says teaching research skills
can help students gain “confidence and facility in using research tools,
a better understanding of disciplinary criteria, and a sense of how
scholars use resources in their research.” Teaching good research
skills should...continue...