Stage 1: Preparing for Research
- Define
- Explore
- Identify
- Relate
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.
Stage 2: Accessing Resources
- Locate
- Select
- Gather
- Collaborate
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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Stage 3: Processing Information
- Analyze
- Evaluate
- Test
- Sort
- Synthesize
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.
Stage 4: Transferring Learning
- Revise
- Present
- Reflect
- Transfer
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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