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Stage 1 - PREPARING
FOR RESEARCH
¨ Understand the assignment.
¨ Prepare a portfolio to hold your
work.
¨ Brainstorm. List topic ideas.
¨ Select topic to research.
¨ Brainstorm what you know.
Cluster/web.
¨ Create inquiry questions.
¨ Form a tentative thesis, if
required.
¨ Build a research framework.
¨ Prepare tracking chart to record
searches.
¨ Record due dates for four stages
for research. |
Stage 2 ~ACCESSING
RESOURCES
¨ Try different keywords to focus
searches.
¨ Explore a variety of resources.
¨ Use the computer as an access tool.
¨ Track searches on an organizer
¨ Select the best and most suitable.
¨ Save / print digital abstracts, list.
¨ Collaborate with others to share your findings. |
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Stage 3 ~ PROCESSING
INFORMATION
¨ Make value judgements.
¨ Record only information to answer your questions or support your thesis.
¨ Use organizers & headings to sort & record.
¨ Record all sources of information
¨ carefully.
¨ Test ideas to adjust research and strategies.
¨ Record own thoughts, ideas.
¨ Synthesize findings.
w Formulate conclusions. |
Stage 4 ~ TRANSFER
LEARNING
¨ Leave lots of time to prepare essays, reports, and class presentations.
¨ Consider needs and constraints of:
· Your assignment
· Your time
· Your resources
· Your format
· Your strengths and interests
· Your audience.
¨ Use computer software techniques.
¨ Practice class presentation, keyboard drafts.
w Meet all deadlines. |