research_model.pdf

Research process:

      1. What do you already know about your topic?

      2. Define the problem.

             a. Brainstorm questions for the assignment.

             b. Group the questions.

             c. Decide what the key questions are.

             d. Identify some key words to use for searching

   for information.

3. Find information to answer the questions.

             a. Encyclopedia, almanac, atlas, internet, ask an expert, reading a book… get help from the teacher or librarian.

4. Get the information.

a. Look for key words

b. Use indexes, tables of contents.

c. Search databases.

d. Note taking and graphic organizers.

                    1. Kidspiration at school.  

5. Product

a. Students must synthesize and present information. This can be done with PowerPoint, orally, excel documents, written reports, group or individually.

b. In grades K-3, reports should be more of a factual nature. In grades 3-5, reports should require higher-level thinking, such as analysis, synthesis or evaluation.

       6. Evaluation

             a. How did the process work?

             b. Did you need more information?

             c. What would you do differently next time?

   d. Students should do a self evaluation and/or compare to a class rubric.

 II. Another research model

http://www.big6.com/kids/3-6.htm...

     This is another model for the research process. It

has many ideas and suggestion.

III. Reference resources:       

            1. Worldbookonline.com