1. The Research Process 1. PRE-RESEARCH 2. RESEARCH 5. CREATE
- Choose a topic
- Consider the purpose
- Consider the audience
-Think about what you are curious about or interests you most.
-Draft a thesis statement.
Gather information from a variety of sources (encyclopedias, websites, people)
Is the topic researchable?
Refine, revise thesis.
Take notes (paraphrase or quote)
5. CREATE
4. SYNTHESIZE
3. EVALUATE the data
Write, revise, get feedback
Refer to the rubric
Additional research if necessary
Edit
Type and submit essay & Works Cited page
-Are your sources reliable and credible?
-Do you have enough evidence – facts, examples, data - to prove your point?
Additional research to fill gaps
Refine topic if necessary
Write rough draft
Cite sources