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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Steps in the Research Process

Develop a Topic

Conduct preliminary research (presearch) to focus/narrow the topic. 

Brainstorm keywords and phrases.

Set a Goal--Develop Research Questions

What I know

What I think I know

What I want to learn

Essential Questions: Not a 'Yes' or "No' answer

Find Resources

Primary or Secondary Sources

Formats where information can be found i.e.

Book, Encyclopedia, Electronic Databases

Internet: Evlauate web sites for Timeliness, Authority, Coverage, Objectivity.

Conduct Research

Note-taking--Cornell notes, Two column notes, stars-dashes-dots

Paraphrase

Summarize

Direct Quote

Write down needed citiation information (Bib cards)

Use citation information to create works cited page in Easybib

Organize Notes

Use graphic organizers

Check to see if you have enough information to answer the questions you developed in Step 2

Create your final product

Essay, report, PowerPoint, video, etc.

Evaluate your final product

Self assessment

Peer editing

Spelling and grammar check
 
Based on the Handy 5 Research Model

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