1. Collier Research Process http://www.collierschools.com /research/Site%20Map%20wit h%20Tools/Site%20Map.html http://www.collierschools.com/research/ The Collier Research Process is a guide to writing a research paper. It was developed by Collier Media Specialists to provide an easy-to-follow, teacher directed model to simplify the steps of research and writing. Use the Collier Research Process as it works best for you.

2. Supports the Laureate Program Prepares students for FCAT 2.0 and PARCC by teaching students to use logic and higher order thinking skills when completing assignments. Use all or part of this site. Multiple resources in one location. Creative Thinking Skills: Problem reversal, Lateral thinking, Brainstorming, Assumption smashing Collier Research Process

3. Identify a Topic 1-1 Understand research 1-2 Browse sources to get ideas Research Topic Ideas Intermediate Research Topic Ideas Advanced Collier Online Subscription List with Passwords Springboard Topics - Middle School Springboard Topics - High School Sunshine State Standards 1-3 Select a topic Example: Take a Stand on a Social Issue Example: Analyze an Event in History Example: Essential Questions SIRS Planning Tool - Pick a Topic SIRS Planning Tool - Develop Basic Knowledge 1-4 Narrow your topic 1-5 Develop a research question Sample Question from Tom March 1-6 Identify keyword terms Google Wonder Wheel – Withdrawn by Google. Visuwords Visualthesaurus Thesaurus Research Topic Ideas Intermediate Research Topic Ideas Advanced Collier Online Subscription List with Passwords Springboard Topics - Middle School Springboard Topics - High Schoo Sunshine State StandardsTake a Stand on a Social IssueAnalyze an Event in HistoryEssential QuestionsPick a TopicDevelop Basic Knowledge Sample Question from Tom March Google Wonder Wheel Visuwords Visualthesaurus Thesaurus

4. Research Information 2-1 Explore the resources Collier Online Subscription List with Passwords 2-2 Evaluate the resources Infobits Toolbox: Judging Information Gale Toolbox: How to Judge Information UC Berkley: Evaluation Web Pages Did You Know? URL Extensions 2-3 Refine search strategies 2-4 Apply pre-reading techniques SIRS: How to Write a Research Paper 2-5 Read for content, highlight and take notes Electronic Note Cards First Notes and In Your Own Words Digital Notecards SIRS Planning Tool - Select a Focus 2-6 Develop a thesis statement SIRS Planning Tool - Write a Thesis Statement Thesis Builder by TomMarch.com Indiana University - How to Write a Thesis Statement 2-7 Understand plagiarism 2-8 Devlop Works Cited page How to Create a Works Cited Page in Microsoft WordPrintable MLA Style Sheet Printable MLA Parenthetical Citations Citation Machine EasyBib Noodle Bib Express Sirs Citation Guide Collier Online Subscription List with Passwords Judging InformationHow to Judge InformationEvaluation Web Pages Did You Know? URL Extensions SIRS: How to Write a Research Paper Electronic Note Cards First Notes and In Your Own Words Digital NotecardsSelect a FocusWrite a Thesis Statement Thesis BuilderHow to Write a Thesis Statement How to Create a Works Cited Page in Microsoft WordPrintable MLA Style Sheet Printable MLA Parenthetical Citations Citation Machine EasyBib Noodle Bib Express Sirs Citation Guide

5. Organize Information 3-1 Identify the subtopics important to your subject 3-2 Choose the main points for each subtopic 3-3 Gather supporting information SIRS Planning Tool - Supporting Evidence 3-4 Create an outline or graphic organizer Sample Outline Blank Outline Inspiration Free Trial for use from home - at school use Inspiration in Softricity Inspiration Diagram Example Inspiration Outline Example 3-5 Organize and save all informationSupporting Evidence Sample Outline Blank Outline Inspiration Free Trial Inspiration Diagram Inspiration Outline

6. Write the Paper 4-1 Revisit you thesis statement Thesis Builder by TomMarch.com 4-2 Format the paper How to Format Your Paper - MS Word How to Format Your Works Cited Page- MS Word MLA Formatting and File Guide - Perdue OWL 4-3 Write a draft of your research paper Printable MLA Style Sheet Printable MLA Parenthetical Citations 4-4 Revise, reorganize 6 Traits of Writing Word Choice Sentence Fluency Voice Ideas and Content Organization 4-5 Edit for grammar and mechanics 6 Traits of Writing - Conventions Thesis Builder How to Format Your Paper - MS Word How to Format Your Works Cited Page- MS Word MLA Formatting and File Guide - Perdue OWL Printable MLA Style Sheet Printable MLA Parenthetical Citations 6 Traits of Writing Word Choice Sentence Fluency Voice Ideas and Content Organization 6 Traits of Writing - Conventions

7. Finalize the Paper 5-1 Review and evaluate your paper Research Paper Checklist SIRS Planning Tool - Apply Your Knowledge 5-2 Get a second opinion Is it Interesting? Questions to Ask Yourself 5-3 Revise paper and print 5-4 Review and finalize the Works Cited page How to Format Your Works Cited Page- MS Word MLA Formatting Guide - Purdue OWL Research Paper ChecklistApply Your Knowledge Is it Interesting? Questions to Ask Yourself How to Format Your Works Cited Page- MS Word MLA Formatting Guide - Purdue OWL

8. Evaluate the Process 6-1 Evaluate the Research Process Research Process Rubric - Self Assessment Pre/Post Test Pre-Laureate 6 Point Rubric Research Process Rubric - Self Assessment Pre/Post Test Pre-Laureate 6 Point Rubric

9. Collier Research Process Wheel http://www.collierschools.com/research/

10. Collier Research Process Site Map http://www.collierschools.com/research/Si te%20Map%20with%20Tools/Site%20M ap.html

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