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The student determines
information needs |
The student plans strategies for research |
The student accesses information |
The student evaluates information |
The student uses information |
The student evaluates the process and product |
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Identify information needed
State the topic, problem or question
Relate the question/problem to what is already known
- State what is known about the topic, question or problem, e.g., name and describe, access prior knowledge
Refine the question/problem
- Read for background knowledge
- Determine areas of focus, and formulate appropriate questions
- Consider possible product requirements
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Identify possible information sources
Develop an overall plan and timeline for research
Identify a full range of appropriate information sources including print, non-print, realia, manipulatives, electronic, human, community resources, etc.
Identify the value of and differences among various resources (encyclopedias, on-line sites, almanacs, dictionaries, etc.)
Prioritize possible sources of information
- Determine the relevance, reliability and currency of various sources
- Decide which resources are best to use
Identify subject headings and key words
- Brainstorm search terms related to the topic, general and specific.
- Understand the difference between key word and subject searches.
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Recognize and use a variety of systems that organize information
Understand an information classification system's categories and their sequence.
Locate resources in a classification system (i.e. Dewey Decimal)
Locate information using alphabetic and numeric ordering systems
Read the information for relevance
Apply search terms when using indexes to access information |
Use strategies to determine the value of information accessed
- Use data gathering strategies that include note taking, summarizing, webbing, listing, quotes, etc.
- Show connection between notes and citations.
- Distinguish among fact and fiction, point of view, opinion and inference
Consider and prioritize selected sources of information and access more if needed
- Determine whether information gathered satisfied information need.
- Determine effectiveness of subject headings and key words and modify if needed.
- Revise search and locate additional information as needed.
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Know and apply ethical practices
Locate required components of a citation
Understand concept of plagiarism and how it applies to works cited and consulted
Use basic citation format sources cited and consulted.
Use a system to organize information
- Use organizing techniques (mind-maps, outlines, columns, cards)
Synthesize ideas and information from various sources
- Interpret information to formulate ideas that address the question or problem.
- Integrate new information into personal knowledge to formulate ideas that address the question or problem
- Use relevant information to support generalizations (e.g. topic sentence and supporting details)
Create and present a product using information effectively
- Decide presentation format based on audience
- Use a process to create a product
- Make a clear presentation that includes citation of sources.
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Evaluate the process
Self-assess the process to identify strengths and weaknesses and set goals for improvement
Evaluate the product
- Self assess the product according to specific criteria
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