STAGE 1: Preparing For Research |
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Stage 1 in the research process is about defining your information needs and establishing a topic for research. Use a variety of information-seeking strategies to analyze and retrieve key sources. Whether you or your teacher has chosen the topic, be prepared to revisit your search strategies and re-define keywords as more is learned about the topic and the search is narrowed. |
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STAGE 2: Accessing Resources |
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Stage 2 of the research process is about finding current, relevant, and authoritative information on your topic. At the high school level, students are expected to use a variety of sources and to document them. See Stage 4 on how to avoid plagiarism and copyright infringement. |
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Worksheets and Guides: |
APA Citations - February 2011.doc
MLA Works Cited Reference Guide CCCC- March 2010.doc
incorrect research may 2010.pub
Last Steps Research -May 2010.pub
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STAGE 3: Processing Information |
Analyze Evaluate Test Sort Synthesize |
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In Stage 3 the focus is on processing what you have learned so far through organizing, careful reading and evaluating the information gathered in Stage 2. Be prepared to go back to Stage 2 and re-focus your search if the information you have gathered does not adequately address your topic. |
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Database research tip sheet MARCH 2010.doc
Website evaluation sheet letter - MAR 2010.doc
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STAGE 4: Transferring Learning |
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Stage 4 is the final step in the research process. Successful students effectively transfer what they have learned through the research process in a coherent and appealing way. Use a variety of presentation styles and formats to provide interest and meaningful communication of ideas. |
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