Overview of the Process
The ten-step research process presented in this book can be used by students of any age for any library research. Each step of the process includes specific study and thinking skills as well as teaching and learning strategies.
At critical points in the process, reflection points direct students to evaluate the work they have just completed. If problems are apparent, students revise of re-perform the previous research-process step until they are able to answer the reflection=point questions satisfactorily.
An overview of the research process is listed below:
Step 1: |
Choose a broad topic. |
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Step 2: |
Get an overview of the topic. |
Step 3: |
Narrow the topic. |
Step 4: |
Develop a thesis or statement of purpose. |
Step 5: |
Formulate questions to guide research. |
Step 6: |
Plan for research and production. |
Step 7: |
Find / Analyze / Evaluate sources. |
Step 8: |
Evaluate evidence / Take notes / Compile
bibliography. |
Step 9: |
Establish conclusions / Organize information into an
outline. |
Step 10: |
Create and present final product. |
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