STAGE
ONE: PREPARE FOR
RESEARCH
Define Explore Identify
Relate
Analyze and define your
assignment
Explore possible topics
Get an overview of your
chosen topic
Brainstorm topic, then
cluster/web your ideas
Form questions and a
tentative thesis
Build a working outline
List the main concepts
or keywords to use in Boolean searches
Prepare a tracking chart
to record your searches
Record due dates for the
four stages of research
KEYWORD
GENERATOR
K-N-R
CHART
SUBTOPIC
ORGANIZER
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STAGE TWO: ACCESS RESOURCES
Locate Select
Gather Collaborate
Explore a variety of
different resources: print, online databases, and internet
Use the computer as an
access tool
Connect different
keywords for Boolean searches
Record searches on a
tracking chart
Gather information from
the best and most suitable resources (e.g. websites with .edu in the URL)
Save abstracts and
summaries onto a disk or your desktop
Collaborate with others
to share findings
WHAT RESOURCES SHOULD I
USE?
HOW TO DO A BOOLEAN SEARCH USING A SEARCH ENGINE
QUESTIONING THE RELIABILITY
OF INTERNET SITES
CHCI LIBRARY CATALOGUE
WRDSB VIRTUAL
LIBRARY
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STAGE THREE: PROCESS
INFORMATION
Analyze &
Evaluate Test
Sort Synthesize
Think critically as you
listen, observe, read, view
Make value judgments -
questions the authority, relevance, point-of-view and accuracy
Record only information
to answer your questions or to support your thesis. (Avoid
unnecessary note-taking)
Sort and record using
organizers and outline headings
Document all sources of
information carefully
Test ideas to adjust
research and strategies
Synthesize findings and
formulate conclusions
Record your own thoughts
and ideas as they occur
MAKING QUALITY NOTES
NOTE-MAKING (book
source)
NOTE-MAKING (reference
source)
NOTE-MAKING (database article source)
NOTE-MAKING (web
source)
SOURCE LOG |
STAGE FOUR: TRANSFER
LEARNING
Revise Evaluate Transfer Apply
Leave lots of time to
prepare essays, reports and/or class presentations
Consider the needs and
constraints of:
- Your assignment: requirements /
evaluation
- Your time: preparation /
presentation
- Your resources: equipment /
supplies
- Your format: visuals,
electronic, oral
- Your strengths, talents, and interests
- Your audience
Use communications
software / techniques
Practice
presentations. Reserve materials
STYLE GUIDE FOR
ESSAYS
CITING
SOURCES
ACADEMIC
DISHONESTY AND PLAGIARISM |
