Alvin ISD Secondary Level

RESEARCH PROJECT MODEL

STAGE 1: TOPIC JOURNEY & DECISION 🔗

Part A - Explore individual passions and interests

Part B - Select a topic

Part C - Developing research questions

STAGE 2: PLOTTING YOUR COURSE 🔗

Part A - Developing and determining a project goal

Part B - Thinking and planning the final product

Part C - Creating a timeline

Part D - Recording in the Research Journal

STAGE 3: GATHERING INTELLIGENCE 🔗

Part A - Learning APA citations

• In-text citations (paraphrase and direct quote)

• References

• APA Citation Guide

Part B - Developing the Literature Review

• Organizing research notes

• Developing research notes to answer the research ?s

Part C - Academic Language

• Determining key terms and definitions used throughout project

STAGE 4: MISSION REALIZATION 🔗

Part A - Selecting your final product (technology application)

Part B - Using the research information to convey new content knowledge

• Including the most relevant information from the literature review

• Uncovering the limitations of the findings

• Communicating the implications of research for individual

• Stating possible future research ideas

Part C - Adding Flair

• Acknowledgements and dedications

• Final touches to product

• Developing an abstract

STAGE 5: PROJECT EXHIBITION 🔗