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Research Cycle Activities Chart “Literate individuals who access, analyze and present information using diverse resources” |
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Research Steps
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1. Defining Choose an interesting and appropriate topic. Develop good open ended questions. Identify keywords and phrases. |
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Activities
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· Read books, watch videos, look at visual information to build background knowledge. · Brainstorm list of ideas for individual student research. · Talk about question and what is a good question · Model brainstorming/creating good questions which students could apply to their topic. (6 w's) Identify keywords and phrases which will help students identify information and answer their questions. |
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Computers
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· Web sites: Internet Explorer/ Netscape· Online Encyclopedias · E-mail online experts · List serves · Discussion groups · Inspiration/Kidspiration for brainstorming · Microsoft Word Outliner for brainstorming Review keyword concept with computer teacher. |
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Library |
· Search web catalog at home and in class. · Search library online catalog. · Non-fiction books · Encyclopedias and other reference books · Browse areas of library. |
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