Research Process Model 

Task 1 - Define the information need/task
Analyze the information task
Identify the information needed to complete the task
Narrow or define the focus of the information question
Consider the best format for the end product

Information Literacy Performance Assessment - By the End of 12th Grade - Task 1

Task 2 - Determine information seeking strategies
Brainstorm all the possible resources
Determine the best initial leads for relevant information
Consider which sources will be the most helpful within and beyond the media center
Design a general search plan

Information Literacy Performance Assessment - By the End of 12th Grade - Task 2

Task 3 - Locate and access the information
Determine where the sources are located within and beyond the media center
Find the information within the sources
Determine the general relevancy of the content

Information Literacy Performance Assessment - By the End of 12th Grade - Task 3

Task 4 - Analyze and extract the information
Read, view, or hear the information to determine if it is specific to the topic
Determine the appropriateness of the information
Determine the adequacy of the information
Select a systematic method to gather, sort, and retrieve the information from the sources selected
Extract and record the information from the sources

Information Literacy Performance Assessment - By the End of 12th Grade - Task 4

Task 5 - Organize and present the information
Select the format for your presentation/product
Organize the information from all of the sources used
Sequence the information to develop the appropriate emphasis
Select the best format for the end product
Cite all sources used
Present, perform, share the product

Information Literacy Performance Assessment - By the End of 12th Grade - Task 5

Task 6 - Evaluate the process and product
Evaluate if the information problem was satisfactorily solved
Determine if the process was efficient
Determine if the product was effective
Assess what should be done differently next time

Information Literacy Performance Assessment - By the End of 12th Grade - Task 6

  task 1 - DEFINE THE INFORMATION NEED/TASK

  • How to distinguish various literary genres

  • How to evaluate authors/illustrators

  • How to create a Venn  Diagram

  • How to develop an essential question

  • How to develop questions

  • How to determine keywords

  • How to choose a topic

    • Cool Sites for Kids - A list of kids' sites recommended by the American Library Association. Looking for something fun or educational on the Web? You're likely to find it here.

    • Gander Academy's Theme-Related Resources on the World Wide Web - Gander Academy has links to a huge variety of resources! Includes holidays, online activities, animals salmon, "creepy crawlies", endangered species, archaeology, oceanography, world nations, earth science, dinosaurs, and much more! 

  • How to determine author's purpose

  • How to create an outline

  • How to participate in a conversation

  • How to create a concept map

  • SafeKids

  • The Amazing Picture Machine

  • Factmonster.com Atlas

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task 2 - Determine strategies

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task 3- Locate and access

  • How to search SAVVYCat

  • How to use the Dewey Decimal System

  • How to use a thesaurus

  • How to use a dictionary

    • The Mavens' Word of the Day - with the help of Random House Dictionary, you can learn the etymology (history and origins of a different word or idiom every day). Note: This site is no longer update, however the archives are extensive.

  • How to use an almanac

  • How to use an encyclopedia

  • How to use an atlas

  • How to use biographical sources

  • How to use periodical indexes

  • How to search the Internet

  • How to evaluate a website

  • How to use maps/charts/photos

  • How to use a timeline - Select "Seeing Time?"

  • How to recognize a major theme in a story

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task 4 - Analyze and extract

  • How to take notes

  • How to obey copyright laws - LRD

  • How to create a bibliography

  • How to cite sources 

  • How to avoid plagiarism

  • How to distinguish between fact & opinion

  • How to perform an experiment and verify results

    • Science Fair Central - "Before starting your project you need to understand the scientific method. This section uses examples to illustrate and explain the basic steps of the scientific metho

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task 5 - Organize and present

  • How to create an expository paper

  • How to listen to a speaker

  • How to create a database

  • How to create a word processing document

  • How to paraphrase information

  • How to respond to an oral question

  • How to create an oral presentation

  • How to create a visual presentation

  • How to create a storyboard

  • How to create a slide show using AppleWork

  • How to create a presentation using PowerPoint

  • How to create a presentation using mPower

  • How to create a presentation using Inspiration

  • How to create a presentation using iMovie

  • How to create a presentation using HyperStudio

  • How to create a web page using PageMaker

  • How to create a home page  how to create a school homepage

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task 6 - Evaluate the process & product

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Broward County Public Schools

Fort Lauderdale, Florida