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Elementary
Prepare-
The research process should start with a topic that sparks your curiosity.
I can make connections and build background knowledge.
I can brainstorm questions to guide my research.
I can identify keywords to make a research plan.
Dig-
Explore a variety of resources. Look through books, databases, magazines, and websites.
I can use library/media tools to locate resources.
I can evaluate sources to choose the best ones for my project.
Discover-
Collect information from a variety of sources to deepen your understanding of the topic. Take research notes in a graphic organizer.
I can use reading strategies to develop my understanding of the topic.
I can use different note-taking strategies and avoid plagiarism.
I can organize the information I have gathered.
I can work with others.
Create-
Organize this information into a creative product. Communicate what you have learned. Summarize, interpret, and analyze information.
I can use the writing process to organize information and ideas.
I can use media ethically by respecting creators and copyright law.
I can use media, technology, and creativity to create a research product.
I can create a list of the sources I used.
Share
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Tell us what you learned!
I can present my knowledge to an audience
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I can reflect on my research product and process.
Adapted from FCPS.
The Research Process- Elementary.
Reference Resources
Databases
Elementary Databases
Middle School Databases
High School Databases
Websites
Elementary Websites
Middle School Websites
High School Websites
The Research Process & Pathfinder
Elementary
Middle School & High School
Screencast
Selection Criteria
Policies
Other Library Resources
Works Cited