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Introduction
Notes to Library Media Specialists
FINDS Documents
Research Process Model, Student Tasks/Skills Chart - both in pdf format
Forms
Forms and worksheets for use when planning with the FINDS model - individual files or all 5 documents (pdf or Word format)
Teaching Students to Use Finds
FINDS Resources
CCRO, DDRO, poster, other handouts - all in pdf format
FINDS Online Resources
Resources for each area of the FINDS model - Focus, Investigate, Note, Develop, Score
FINDS graphics
Download individual graphics or the entire set (CCRO, DDRO)
Related Links
° American Association of School Librarians Resource Guides
° Partnership for 21st Century Skills
 
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SUNLINK presents online resources to support the Florida Research Model

Focus on the information need

  • What is my assignment or the information problem to be solved?
  • What are my questions and/or thesis sentence?
  • What types of information will be needed?
  • How will I organize my search plan?
  • What keywords and alternate search terms would be best for my topic?
  • What search terminology and techniques should I use?
 

Investigate resources to look for an answer

  • What criteria should I use to evaluate and select the information sources?
  • Where are the sources located and what information does each source provide?
  • Where is the information within each source and how do I locate it?
  • What problems am I having in finding information and how do I solve these problems?
  • How can I find what I need and respect the rights of others to equal access to information?
 

Note and evaluate facts

  • What criteria should I use to evaluate the information I found?
  • Does the information I found relate to my topic and questions?
  • How do I take notes so that they are in my own words?
  • Which facts do I need to create a citation for each source?
  • Do I have facts from all points of view on my topic?
  • Do I have the information I need and is my research complete?
 

Develop information into knowledge for presentation

  • How should I present the information to best share what I learned with others?
  • How do I organize the notes for my final presentation?
  • Have I analyzed and used the information effectively?
  • Are my conclusions based on the research evidence?
  • How do I organize my citations into a bibliography and what format will I use?
  • How do I integrate technology to enrich, publish, or present my project?
 

Score presentation and search

  • What criteria will I use to judge my product?
  • Did I present the information in the best way?
  • Was my research process efficient and effective?
  • How could I improve my search process next time?
         
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