The+Research+Process

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(Standard 12.1.1, 12.1.2)

 · // What do I already know about the topic? //  · // What do I need to know? //  · // Formulate research questions or thesis statements according to purpose and investigative options. //  · // Do I need to refine my topic – is it too narrow or too broad? //

 · // What is the due date for each stage of the assignment (outline, notes, rough draft, final draft)? //  · // How much class time will you have to access information? // 

 · // What sources of information are available? Conduct a preliminary search to determine the availability of resources. //  · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What keywords are related to your topic? // <span style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What are the requirements for number and types of resources? //

(Standard 12.1.3, 12.1.4, 12.1.5)

<span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">BHS Library Catalog // <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Books and print resources // <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Periodicals // <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Online databases // <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Websites // <span style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Interviews //

<span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Identify relevant information by skimming and reading abstracts // <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Record any information that answers your research questions // <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Evaluate the content of your information // <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo5; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Identify what is fact and what is opinion // <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo5; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Is the information biased? // <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo5; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Is the information accurate? // <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo5; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Is the information current? // <span style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo5; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Does the information answer your original question (is it relevant)? //

· // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Summarize information in your own words – paraphrase and summarize // · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Synthesize information to create unique ideas // · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Distinguish between information for paraphrase or direct quotation // · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Draw conclusions based on your research // · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Record titles, authors, publishers, dates, other important info. for citation- use note taking strategies and graphic organizers to manage information. Visit this site for a list of [|online graphic organizers] (link). //

(Standard 12.1.6, 12.1.7)

· // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Identify your audience // · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Present ideas and information logically // · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Draw concrete conclusions // · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Create your presentation (research paper, powerpoint, etc.) // · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Make sure to cite your sources appropriately (see citation guide) // · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Present the results (turn in your paper!) //

· // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Did you answer your research question? //  · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Was your research strategy effective? //  · // <span style="font-family: 'Cambria','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">How can you improve in the future? //  Adapted by G. Phillips from [|Oregon School Library Information System], January 2011 and ND Standards and Benchmarks: Content Standards: Library and Technology Literacy.