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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
Determine information needed
Consider possible product requirements |
Identify possible information sources
Use an overall plan and timeline for research
Identify basic information sources including print, non-print, realia, manipulatives, human, community resources, etc.
Prioritize possible sources of information
Decide which resources are best to use
Identify subject headings and key words
Brainstorm search terms related to the topic, general and specific. |
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 |
Use strategies to determine the value of information accessed
Use data gathering strategies that include note taking, summarizing, webbing, listing, quotes, etc.
Distinguish between fact and fiction.
Consider and prioritize selected sources of information and access more if needed
Determine whether information gathered satisfied information need.
Revise search and access additional information as needed. |
Know and apply ethical practices
Locate basic bibliographic components of a resource
Understand concept of plagiarism
Use a system to organize information
Use organizing techniques (mind-maps, outlines, columns, cards)
Synthesize ideas and information from various sources
Use information gathered to address the question or problem.
Integrate new information into personal knowledge
Use relevant information to support generalizations (e.g. topic sentence and supporting details)
Create and present a product using information effectively
Decide present-ation format based on audience
Use a process to create a product
Make a clear present-ation that includes citation of sources. |
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 |