College Prep Final Study Guide

Be able to place the six stage of the research process in order.

1. Define the research process.
2. Develop an information search strategy.
3. Locate and access information.
4. Evaluate sources and take notes.
5. Syunthesize information
6. Evaluate and present

Be able to match each of the steps of the research process with their corresponding stages.

Define the research process.

After learning what others have said about the topic, form a primary question.

Determine the other questions needed to adequately answer your primary question--secondary and tertiary questions.

Create a rough outline or graphic organizer to guide your research.

Develop an information search strategy.

Identify potential search terms from the key words of your research question.

List synonymous and alternative words to use for searching.

Determine how to best combine search words using Boolean terms (and, or, not).

Locate and access information.

Consider which types of sources would most likely contain the information needed.

Determine where those resources are accessible.

Evaluate sources and take notes.

Read, view, and/or listen to source information.

Select information relevant to research questions.

Take notes by primarily paraphrasing or summarizing information and occaionally by directly quoting.

Each note should include source, keyword, page number (when provided), and the short fact, paraphrase, summary, or direct quote.

Synthesize information.

Organize notes using research questions and keywords.

Draft a paper that's thesis answers your primary research qeustion and topic sentences answer your secondary/tertiary level questions.

Evaluate and present.

Evaluate how well your paper answers your primary research question and the requiremnts of the assignment and seek feedback from others.

Edit your paper to meet assigned style and have others edit it as well.

Submit your paper at designated deadline.

Evaluate research process and feedback to your product (paper, presentation, etc.) and make plans for improving future research projects.

Be able to list the four steps of integrating source material:
Introduce the source.
Allow the source to speak (quote, paraphrase, summary, short fact).
Cite the source.
Comment.

Ms. Taylor-Johnston's haiku deck is a good review of this concept.

MLA is an abbreviaton for what?

What is the current edition of MLA?

Which website does Mr. Stone recommend for MLA format?