Why research? Introduction to (The Independent Investigation Method Research Model) Strategies at every step of the model N o M ore P lagiarism ! ! ! Research strategies to Energize and Empower Secondary Students A G E N D A

Why research?

Introduction to

(The Independent Investigation Method Research Model)

Strategies at every step of the model

Just a Few Research Skills Identifying prior knowledge Finding appropriate resources Asking good questions Reading in content areas Evaluating validity of resources Time management Using effective presentation skills Writing skills Paraphrasing, summarizing Documenting resources

The 7 Steps of the Independent Investigation Method Topic Goal Setting Research Organizing Goal Evaluation Product Presentation

Topic

Goal Setting

Research

Organizing

Goal Evaluation

Product

Presentation

Topic Researchers record information they already know (facts) and things they want to learn (questions) about a topic they have chosen or been assigned. STUDENT WORK AT STEP 1 – TOPIC

Researchers record information they already know (facts) and things they want to learn (questions) about a topic they have chosen or been assigned.

Goal setting Researchers set goals by developing questions to guide their study. Other goals might include a time management plan, types of resources, and amount of information and key vocabulary words to be gathered.

Researchers set goals by developing questions to guide their study. Other goals might include a time management plan, types of resources, and amount of information and key vocabulary words to be gathered.

Goal Setting IIM Goal Setting at the Proficient Level Class Unit : History of the World Research Student Topic : Enlightenment Teacher (Essential) Question : What was the effect of the Scientific Revolution on the Enlightenment movement? Research Question : What were some of the Contributions John Locke made to the Enlightenment movement and modern philosophy?