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