Research Cycle Activities Chart
ASIJ Student Learning Outcome
“Literate individuals who access, analyze and present information using diverse resources”

1. Defining
Choose an interesting and appropriate topic.
Develop good open ended questions.
Identify keywords and phrases.

2. Locating
Identifies sources of information in Library and Computer Lab.
Conduct a search for information related to the topic.
Record Bibliographic Information.

3. Selecting
Identify information needed within a resource.
Select information and take notes in your own words.

4. Organizing
Organize information and make an outline of your ideas.
Write a first draft.
Edit first draft.

5. Presenting
Write a final draft.
Create your final presentation.
(a traditional product, a web quest, multimedia project or presentation)

6.Assessing
Complete a rubric (oral or written)
Present in front of peers for feedback