This book offers the teacher tips, tricks, and proven methods to help teach research skills. It also provides lessons for students in grades 4-8 to use when formulating the research question, conducting the research and evaluating the results. A CD-ROM is included with PDF versions of all the handouts, sample databases, and additional information.

Introduction to Research -- Choosing a Topic -- Documenting Information -- Collecting Information -- Searching for Information -- Evaluating the Information -- Using the People on the Internet -- Information Retrieval Skills System -- Research Investigations Lesson.