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Research Help

Research Model

Following a research model can help ensure that you will include all of the steps that lead to an informative, well-written and authoritative research product. Use the links with the different steps in this research model to guide you as you work on your project, whether the final product is a speech, a paper or some sort of a creative project.

Questioning	Identify Topic Narrow Topic Ask Questions Brainstorm Keywords Evaluate and Revise
Planning	Identify Sources Consider Audience Consider Product Evaluate and Revise
Gathering and Recording Information	Using Note-Taking Strategies Practical Ethical Uses of Resources Using Graphic Organizers Read, Think, Interpret and Reflect Refine Questions Check for Relevancy Collect Information Using Effective Search Strategies Cite Sources Evaluate and Revise
Organizing Information	Sort Information into Meaningful Format Discard Unnecessary Information Read, Think, Interpret and Reflect Evaluate and Revise
Drawing Conclusions	Decide How Information Fits Together Connect Ideas to Create New Knowledge Determine What Pieces are Missing Refine Questions Rearrange Information for Clarity
Communicating Information	Reconsider Your Audience and Product Consider Your Timeline Consider Necessary Equipment Consider Grading Criteria/Rubric Practice and Edit Seek Appropriate Help
Reflecting and Evaluating	Assess Process Assess Product

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