Chercher pour trouver |
ÉTAPES | Recherche : BIBLIO - INTERNET | Communication : ÉCRIT - ORAL - GRAPHIQUES - AUTRES TRAVAUX - RÉF. |
The 6 steps (Summary) |
6 Steps for Completing an Information Research Project © | Project Based Learning
1996-2010 deutsch | español | français |
The steps outlined below form part of a whole. In a real problem-solving situation,
a student can carry them out one at a time or several at a time,
repeat them or backtrack, depending on his or her work habits and work pace.
Step 1
I define my subject |
I understand the nature, objectives and scope of the work to be done
I clarify the research question I brainstorm I pick out the important ideas and keywords I decide on the perspective from which I will approach my subject I formulate my main idea I draft a tentative plan I think about the resources I will need I plan my work |
Step 2
I search for sources |
I choose the resources that I will use for my research
I construct search strategies using my keywords I start my search using my keywords at the library, on the Internet I check the effectiveness of my search strategies and adjust them as needed I select the documents and resources that appear most pertinent I discuss and share ideas with several other people |
Step 3
I select documents |
I organize the documents I have selected
I assess the quality of the information using pre-established criteria I examine different points of view I identify the specific information I will need for my work I take note of the references and the characteristics of the documents selected |
Step 4
I extract information |
I read, listen, watch attentively and take notes
I credit my information sources and I respect the rules concerning privacy I organize my notes systematically and adjust my tentative plan I evaluate my progress and I repeat steps if necessary |
Step 5
I process information |
I analyze the information selected in light of the research question
I consider different possible solutions for dealing with my subject I combine the ideas and information taken from different sources I compare opinions and formulate my own according to the objective of the project I confirm my main idea or reformulate it I decide how to structure my work as a whole |
Step 6
I produce my work |
I develop my project in light of my objectives and the target audience
I express my opinion if the objective of the project so requires I make sure that the content of my project holds together I revise the quality of the language used I check whether I have followed the instructions I organize the materials and equipment that I may need |
Process adapted and updated by Hélène Guertin, MBSI,
Translated from French : « Les 6 étapes d'un projet de recherche d'information »
|