Research Steps
Have you completed an RST (Research Simulation Task) or DBQ (Document-Based Question) in one of your classes? If so, you already know the basic steps of research. RSTs and DBQs are mini-research exercises that help you think like a researcher.
For your research assignment, the steps are a little more involved, but we will show you what each step means. Your teacher will ultimately decide how you will approach your research assignment.
RESEARCH STEPS:
What question am I answering or problem am I solving?
What information do I need to do this?
What information sources are available to me?
How do I properly search for sources?
How do I manage the sources I choose?
How do I properly cite these sources?
How do I extract information from each source?
How do I put that information in my own words?
How do I build a paper around my information?
How do I analyze instead of summarize the topic?
How well did I follow the first 5 steps?
What can I do better next time?