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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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FINDS: Florida Research Model

Focus on the information need
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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?

Getting started with your research means identifying your topic. This site will help.
Can't think of a topic? If your teacher didn't assign one, this topic generator might help. Or you might just have fun thinking about new topics for research!.
Are you sure you know exactly what you need to do in your assignment? Do you know what information will help? This site will help you get started.
You have a topic, now what was the question??? How to come up with good research questions for your project.

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