GCPS Research Process

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GCPSResearch Process
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Step 1 - Planning

• A) Select A Topic
• Ideas and questions on a specific topic,
  problem, phenomonum are formulated.
• Ask questions about your topic.

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Step 1 - Planning

• Select Topic Questions
• Do I understand the assignment?
• Have my research questions been formulated?
• What knowledge of my topic do I currently have?
• If these questions have been answered move
  forward . . .

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Step 1 - Planning

• B) Focus Narrow the Topic
• Cluster ideas by using key words and gather some
  initial information.
• Formulate some research questions about your
  topic.
• Predict answers to your research questions.

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Step 1 - Planning

• Focus Narrow Topic Questions
• Have I selected appropriate materials that
  contain quality information for this project?
• Have I predicted the outcome of my research?
• If these questions have been answered move
  forward . . .

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Step 1 - Planning

• C) Select Locate Resources
• Identify sources for finding answers to your
  topic questions (books, media databases, etc.)
  and then gather and select appropriate
  resources.

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Step 1 - Plannning

• Select Locate Resources Questions
• Am I using a variety of valid resources to
  answer my research questions?
• What are valid resources?
• If this question has been answered move forward .
  . .

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Step 2 - Drafting

• Record Information
• Take notes from various resources that pertain
  to research questions.
• Always cite your resources!
• Combine and paraphrase information found.

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Step 2 - Drafting

• Recording Information Questions
• Am I following the directions given in my
  research assignment?
• Have I collected all information necessary to
  cite my sources and avoid plagiarism?
• Have I combined all information and phrased it
  in my own words?
• If these questions have been answered move
  forward . . .

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Step 2 - Drafting

• B) Organize Information
• Identify how to present your findings.
• Group sequence information in a logical
  order.
• Draw conclusions, make generalizations, and
  summarize information.

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Step 2 - Drafting

• Organizing Information Questions
• How will my assignment be presented?
• Are my notes appropriate to the assignment and
  are the arranged in a logical order?
• Do I have information to adequately answer my
  questions and have I eliminated information
  that is not relevant to my topic?
• If these questions have been answered move
  forward . . .

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Step 2 - Drafting

• Create the first product (written draft or other
  medium)
• Have I created a rough draft of my product?

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Step 3 - Revising

• Check Draft Product
• Review and rethink your rough draft for clarity.
• Request feedback from teacher and peers for
  clarity and accuracy of information.

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Step 3 - Revising

• Checking Draft Product Questions
• Does my product have purpose and is it clearly
  based on my research questions?
• Have I requested feedback from my teacher and
  others regarding my rough draft?
• If these questions have been answered move
  forward . . .

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Step 3 - Revising

• Revise your product by using the feed back you
  received from your teacher and peers.
• Have I revised my product appropriately?

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Step 4 - Editing

• Prepare for Presentation
• Edit product for grammar and mechanics.
• Cite and document sources appropriately.

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Step 4 - Editing

• A) Preparing for Presentation Questions
• Have I edited my product appropriately?
• Have I followed the appropriate form (MLA) for
  citing my sources?

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Step 4 - Revising

• B) Prepare Final Product
• Have I accurately prepared my final product?

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Step 5 Publishing Presenting

• Share Final Product With Various Audiences
• Have I shared my final draft with my teacher
  and/or class?

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Step 5 Publishing Presenting

• B) Discuss, Evaluate, Reflect Research Process
  and Product
• Have I evaluated and reflected upon my product?
• How could I improve my product?
• How have I improved as a researcher?