Research & Inquiry
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1. Question:
What do I...
- Wonder about? (curiosity)
- Wish I could change? (problem solve)
- Wish I understood better? (critical thinking)
How can I...
- generate possible questions?
- provide innovative solutions to authentic problems?
- pose a clear, well-developed research question?
2. Locate:
Where will I:
- gather background information and begin my investigation?
- locate information from multiple and differentiated quality sources?
How can I:
- “tweak” my search terms as needed?
- find a range of sources in various types of media to be sure I am including a wide range of perspectives?
3. Evaluate:
How can I:
- assess the authority, accuracy, relevance and purpose of my sources?
- organize my notes and know that my consideration of perspectives is thorough?
- include multiple and informed perspectives?
4. Apply:
How can I:
- select and effectively use tools to organize myself?
- synthesize what I have learned from my research?
- create an arguable thesis?
5. Communicate:
When deciding how to share what I have learned, how will I consider my:
- audience?
- message?
- purpose?
And create a product that meets all of these needs?
How can I take informed action?
