Step 1. Task Definition

Define the information problem. In this initial step students:

choose a line of inquiry

define the information problem

formulate questions to guide their inquiry

develop a hypothesis / thesis

define goals

outline a timeline

Step 2. Information Seeking Strategies

Identify the information needed to complete the task from:

Primary Sources

Secondary sources

Range of sources

Technology

Printed Materials

Electronic Materials

Community Resources

Evaluate Appropriateness

Step 3. Location and Access

Locate Sources / Find information within sources:

Library

Internet

Structure of resources

Search strategies

Tools to collect data, both digital and non-digital

Step 4. Use of Information

Engage / Extract relevant information from the chosen sources:

Read / View / Hear (e.g. textual, visual, media, digital)

Read - Skimming and Scanning

Hands-on / interact

Take notes

Summarize / paraphrase

Record location in preparation for citing sources

Graphic organiser

Distinguish fact from opinion

Step 5. Analysis / Synthesis

In this step students give form to their product. To consider:

Analysis

Relevance

Evaluate

Conclusion

Genres / audience

Product format

Citing sources

The writing process

Ethical conduct

Step 6. Evaluating/Reflecting

Students reflect on the product:

Format / Completeness

Quality

Understanding the evaluating criteria

And the proccess

Timeline/deadlines

Use of resources

Strengths & Weaknesses

Metacognition

Recommendations/Reflection