Steps for Effective Research (10 th reading on classroom)

Question 1

1. ____________
   a. Understand the assignment
   b. Plan your topic
   c. Make an outline

Answer 1

1. Pre-search (getting ready)

Question 2

2.________________

Go to libraries or get info from other sources

Answer 2

2. Locating information (where to look)

Question 3

3. ________________
   a. Scan titles, subtitles, heading
   b. Look for relevant info

Answer 3

3. Selecting information (what to choose)

Question 4

4._______________

Take notes

Answer 4

4. Processing information (making sense of everything)

Question 5

5. _______________
   a. Redefine our outline
   b. Prepare a rough draft and proof-read it
   c. Follow the written assignment style guides
   d. Follow the oral presentation style guide (and prepare notes and audio- visual aids)
   e. Independent study

Answer 5

5. Presenting information (putting it all together)

Question 6

6.________________

Was the problem solved? Were the requirements met? What would you do differently?

Answer 6

6. Reflecting on the research process (what did you learn)