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HOMESCHOOLERS WEBSITES . Browsing the homeschooler websites on the internet provide good sources of information and links. |
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PREPARE LIBRARY PROGRAM. Investigate local libraries and take any scheduled library tours. Take library science course at school. For books your library doesn't have, ask to borrow through inter-library loan from other libraries or branches. |
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PERIODICALS AT LIBRARY. Browse through a variety of magazines and newspapers, the greatest sources of information and idea triggers. Examine reference book section. Consult periodical indexes and "Books in Print" for help on your subject. |
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COMPUTER ACCESS TO LITERATURE. Availabilities are growing swiftly. Check library and other sources, such as Database Searcher. |
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HOLD BRAINSTORMING SESSIONS. Talk to yourself out loud . . . or use someone as a sounding board. |
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ORGANIZE YOUR DATA. Set up a good filing system. Inexpensive plastic crate files are available at office supply and discount stores. Also utilize computer, if available, both for searching and storing data. Avoid carelessness and sloppy paperwork. |
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CHECK TELEPHONE YELLOW PAGES for new and used bookstores. Call for categories available and price ranges. Visit used book stores. |
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ORGANIZATIONS, PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. These can provide you with domain-specific data. Watch for scheduled exhibits. The library has directories for all of these. |
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USE POST-IT NOTES to mark pages you want to copy or review. Use yellow highlighter on your own material for emphasis. |
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KEEP TRACK OF NAMES of articles and books you may have to cite. |
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FREE HELP. Discuss your subject with anyone familiar with it . . . a relative, friend, teacher, business colleague, or professional person draw them out. Pick their minds. Challenge them. Make notes for review. |
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STUDY GROUP. Form a group of others who have similar interests. |
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Analyze unexpected failures or events for clues for new direction to go. |
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"Facts" can frequently be wrong. Be skeptical! Use the word "data." |
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Be alert to surprise discoveries, which may cause you to go in a more important direction or investigate a completely different problem.
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