ORGANISM REPORT RESEARCH NOTES
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In this chart, you will write important facts and information about your topic
taken from an information source.
To avoid plagiarism, use bullet points and write in your own words – full sentences
aren't necessary.
You must use a minimum of 3 sources (internet, encyclopedia, books, magazines, etc)
o Make sure you record the page number if you are using a book
SOURCE 1 Web page address OR Book/Magazine Title:
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Author(s):____________________________________Date Published:___________________
Notes I think I can use in my ORGANISM REPORT:
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Evaluate the above research source by completing this chart.
Question
What qualifications do the
authors have?
Yes/No/NA
Explain if this makes the research source reliable.
Are there references or a
bibliography provided to
verify the information?
What is the goal of the
site? What is it trying to
convince you of?
Is the language professional
and appropriate?
Does the site use proper
grammar, spelling and
punctuation?
SOURCE 2 Web page address OR Book/Magazine Title:
_________________________________________________________________________________
Author(s):____________________________________Date Published:___________________
Notes I think I can use in my ORGANISM REPORT:
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Evaluate the above research source by completing this chart.
Question
What qualifications do the
authors have?
Yes/No/NA
Explain if this makes the research source reliable.
Are there references or a
bibliography provided to
verify the information?
What is the goal of the
site? What is it trying to
convince you of?
Is the language professional
and appropriate?
Does the site use proper
grammar, spelling and
punctuation?
SOURCE 3 Web page address OR Book/Magazine Title:
_________________________________________________________________________________
Author(s):____________________________________Date Published:___________________
Notes I think I can use in my ORGANISM REPORT:




Evaluate the above research source by completing this chart.
Question
What qualifications do the
authors have?
Are there references or a
bibliography provided to
verify the information?
What is the goal of the
site? What is it trying to
convince you of?
Is the language professional
and appropriate?
Does the site use proper
grammar, spelling and
punctuation?
Yes/No/NA
Explain if this makes the research source reliable.