Research Process Model

Research Process Model

Task 1 - Define the information need/task
• Analyze the information task
• Identify the information needed to complete the task
• Narrow or define the focus of the information question
• Consider the best format for the end product

Task 2 - Determine information seeking strategies
• Brainstorm all the possible resources
• Determine the best initial leads for relevant information
• Consider which sources will be the most helpful within and beyond the media center
• Design a general search plan

Task 3 - Locate and access the information
• Determine where the sources are located within and beyond the media center
• Find the information within the sources
• Determine the general relevancy of the content

Task 4 - Analyze and extract the information
• Read, view, or hear the information to determine if it is specific to the topic
• Determine the appropriateness of the information
• Determine the adequacy of the information
• Select a systematic method to gather, sort, and retrieve the information from the sources selected
• Extract and record the information from the sources

Task 5 - Organize and present the information
• Select the format for your presentation/product
• Organize the information from all of the sources used
• Sequence the information to develop the appropriate emphasis
• Select the best format for the end product
• Cite all sources used
• Present, perform, share the product

Task 6 - Evaluate the process and product
• Evaluate if the information problem was satisfactorily solved
• Determine if the process was efficient
• Determine if the product was effective
• Assess what should be done differently next time

Task 1 - Define the information need/task

How to distinguish various literary genres
How to evaluate authors/illustrators
How to create a Venn Diagram
- Tech-nology.com
- Inspiration.com
How to develop an essential question
How to develop questions
How to determine keywords
How to choose a topic
- Cool Sites for Kids - A list of kids' sites recommended by the American Library Association. Looking for something fun or educational on the Web? You're likely to find it here.
- Gander Academy's Theme-Related Resources
- on the World Wide Web - Gander Academy has links to a huge variety of resources! Includes holidays, online activities, animals salmon, "creepy crawlies", endangered species, archaeology, oceanography, world nations, earth science, dinosaurs, and much more!
How to determine author's purpose
How to create an outline
How to participate in a conversation
How to create a concept map
SafeKids
The Amazing Picture Machine
Factmonster.com Atlas

(FCAT Assessment/Benchmarks)

task 2 - Determine strategies

How to use a table of context
How to use a glossary
How to use an index
How to choose the best resource
- Let's use the Library
How to find information on the Internet
- Internet Public Library - The IPL's own guide to searching the Internet. Learn to be a super searcher!
- FactMonster - This site serves as a reference center. FactMonster is searchable by keyword or subject.
- Kid's Tools for Searching the Internet - Links to lots of different search engines for kids, all on one page.
How to compare primary and secondary sources
- Select "If You've Seen One Source, You've Seen them All, Right?"
- Select "From Colonial Crossing to Kitty Hawk"
How to develop a search strategy
How to select a search engine
- Tech-nology.com
- Noodle Tools - Search Strategies
- Noodle Quest - Search Strategies
How to determine main idea

Author Cards

Web Quests

(FCAT Assessment/Benchmarks)

task 3- Locate and access

How to search SAVVYCat
How to use the Dewey Decimal System
- Monroe County Public Schools, Indiana
- Do We" Really Know Dewey?
How to use a thesaurus
How to use a dictionary
- The Mavens' Word of the Day - with the help of Random House Dictionary, you can learn the etymology (history and origins of a different word or idiom every day.
How to use an almanac
How to use an encyclopedia
How to use an atlas
How to use biographical sources
How to use periodical indexes
How to search the Internet
- CyberNetiquette Comix - "Join classic Disney characters for adventure, fun, and online awareness tips."
- Cool Sites for Kids - A list of kids' sites recommended by the American Library Association. Looking for something fun or educational on the Web? You're likely to find it here.
- KidsClick! - This is a great place to start if you want to surf and search the Internet. Created by librarians, this is an Internet guide especially for kids.
- Thinkquest - This site was developed by elementary school students to help other students learn how to be safe on the Internet.
- CyberBee's internet treasure hunt
- CyberBee's ready reference scavenger hunt
- Worlds of Searching
- Infoplease.com
How to evaluate a website
How to use maps/charts/photos
How to use a timeline - Select "Seeing Time?"
How to recognize a major theme in a story

(FCAT Assessment/Benchmarks)

task 4 - Analyze and extract

How to take notes
How to obey copyright laws - LRD
How to create a bibliography - Select Bibliography Blunders
How to cite sources
- MLA Style: Documenting Source
- Noodle Tools - Quick Cite
How to avoid plagiarism
How to distinguish between fact & opinion
How to perform an experiment and verify results
- Science Fair Central - "Before starting your project you need to understand the scientific method. This section uses examples to illustrate and explain the basic steps of the scientific method."

(FCAT Assessment/Benchmarks)

task 5 - Organize and present

How to create an expository paper
- Select "Information Elimination"
- Select "Which writing is right?"
- Select "Prewriting Trail Tactics"
- Information Sensation - Lesson Plan
How to listen to a speaker
How to create a database
How to create a word processing document
How to paraphrase information
- Paraphrase Craze
- Select Paraphrase, Too
How to respond to an oral question
How to create an oral presentation
How to create a visual presentation
How to create a storyboard
How to create a slide show using AppleWork
How to create a presentation using PowerPoint
- Memphis City Schools
- Internet4Classrooms
How to create a presentation using mPower
How to create a presentation using Inspiration
How to create a presentation using iMovie
How to create a presentation using HyperStudio
How to create a web page using PageMaker
How to create a home page how to create a school homepage

(FCAT Assessment/Benchmarks)

task 6 - Evaluate the process & product

How to create a rubric
- Tech-nology.com
- "The Camping Trip"
How to maintain a learning log
How to maintain a reflective journal
How to evaluate a presentation

(FCAT Assessment/Benchmarks)

Broward County Public Schools

Fort Lauderdale, Florida