Chapter+5-+Gathering+Research

= ﻿Gathering Research =

Researching is necessary when students need external information. While searching for information, students could never have to much. gather as much related information as possible. Research topics are assigned by the teacher; directed towards the unit of study. During the research process, schedule research conferences, or meetings with either a peer, small group, or the teacher to discuss how the process is going.

__ Some General Guidelines for Research include: __
 * Tell why you are conducting the research
 * Identify your sources of places where you found the information
 * Gather all the information and data
 * Separate facts from views and opinions
 * Select the most important facts
 * Delete unnecessary facts and ideas
 * Organize the information
 * Write the research results in your own words

It is recommended to try and stray away from the standard research report. Instead, provide unique opportunities for students to use thier information in interesting ways.

__ Differentiated Ideas for Research Writing __
 * < * create diagrams and charts ||< * develop a video presentation ||
 * < * use caricatures ||< * design a gallery display ||
 * < * illustrate with a poster ||< * create a computer presentation ||
 * < * develop a game ||< * record a radio skit ||
 * < * create a skit ||< * design a Web page ||
 * < * write a play ||<  ||

__What is the teacher's role in Gathering Research?__

 * Present standards and expectations
 * Model step-by-step procedures
 * Provide topic choices
 * Give specific guidelines
 * Provide a check list
 * Provide an assessment rubric
 * Monitor preset dates throughout the project
 * Provide conference time and feedback
 * Permit the student to choose his presentation form