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 Steps
in the Research Process
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Please follow the links below to find out detailed information
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about each of the steps in the research process.
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1. Choose a topic or have
one assigned to me.
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2.
Brainstorm what I know
about the topic.
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3. Create a set of research
questions about the topic.
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4.
Locate several
resources.
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5. Read the first resource,
looking for sub-topics.
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6.
Create matrix boxes
labeled with the sub-topics.
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7.
Reread the first
resource, adding details to the labeled matrix boxes.
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8.
Read the second
resource, looking for new sub-topics.
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9.
Create new matrix boxes
if new sub-topics are found.
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10.
Reread the second
resource, adding details to the matrix boxes.
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11.
Repeat reading and
rereading (investigation) steps for the other resources used.
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12.
Choose one of the
matrix boxes and logically organize the details found in the box.
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13. Follow the paragraph
model to write a first draft paragraph on the sub-topic of the
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matrix
box.
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14. Review the paragraph
checklist and make any changes to content, structure, and
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mechanics.
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15. Share the paragraph with
a parent, peer, and finally the teacher. Get feedback.
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16. Make changes to content,
structure, and mechanics. Show the teacher. Repeat revision
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and
editing, as is needed.
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17. Create a final copy of
this paragraph, and add appropriate illustrations, diagrams,
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charts,
and/or maps.
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18. Repeat Steps 12 to 17
for each of the sub-topics.
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19. Put all of the
paragraphs into a logical order to form the body of the project.
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20. Add a title page, table
of contents, and bibliography, as required.
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21. Share my finished
project with others.
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