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?