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Plan
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I use a number of techniques to develop a workable research strategy:
I brainstorm ideas and organize them visually in lists, outlines, webs, concept maps.
I list key words and ideas.
I identify sources of information (library card catalog and databases, Web resources, experts, community agencies).
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I use some techniques to develop a workable research strategy. |
My research strategy is not yet adequate to allow me to do a quality job. |
I have not yet developed a research strategy. |
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| Gather and Compare |
I gather the most significant information from an extensive variety of sources.
I effectively connect complex information from various sources.
I sort and classify my information effectively. |
I choose relevant information from a variety of sources.
I effectively connect information from various sources.
I sort and classify my information. |
I choose general information from a variety of sources.
I partially connect the information from my sources.
I sort and classify my information with some consistency. |
I choose insufficient information from a few sources.
I neglect ot connect the information from my various sources.
I don’t know how to sort or classify my information in a useful way. |
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| Analyze |
I examine the topic from multiple perspectives. I evaluate the reasoning, assumptions and evidence supporting each perspective.
I assess the reliability of all my sources (primary or secondary; fact or opinion; point of view; timeliness). There are no delays in the use of props or visual aids. |
I examine the topic from multiple perspectives. I recognize logical errors and omissions, cause and effect, and points of agreement and disagreement.
I consider the reliability of my sources. |
I present a few perspectives. I may consider points of agreement and disagreement.
I do not consistently look at the reliability of my sources. |
I present my own perspective.
I assume my sources are reliable |
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| Synthesize |
I present a breadth and depth of relevant, accurate information and concepts. The information focuses on problems or themes as opposed to facts and details only.
I provide a conclusion with clear convincing reasoning and evidence to support it. |
I present relevant and accurate information and concepts. The information is based on fact and opinion.
I provide a conclusion with sufficient evidence to support it. |
I present some information. The information is a combination of fact and opinion, but is narrow in focus.
I provide a conclusion with some evidence to support it. |
I present limited, simplistic information. It is based on my own personal knowledge.
My conclusion is muddled and I don’t support it with evidence. |
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| Presentation Pre-Planning Scaffold or Storyboard |
Pre-planning demonstrates material has been planned in a logical and sequential order.
Place holders for appropriate graphics are in place. |
Pre-planning has been done. The material is planned in a logical order.
Some place holders for graphics are in place.
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Some pre-planning was done but information was not organized in a logical manner.
Difficult to transfer between planning and required material. |
No pre-planning for presentation was completed. |
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