Research Skills

Possible demonstrations of research skills

The higher the number, the higher the "challenge level"

1. I consider the possible impact the project could have on my future learning.
2. Collect and record data/sources
3. Access information to be informed and to inform others through the project
4. Collect, record and verify data/sources
5. Find information specific to and surrounding the project, using a variety of media
6. Process data and report results
7. Take effective notes during project development
8. Collect, record, verify, and use a range of sources/data
9. Identify primary and secondary sources
10. Compare, contrast and draw connections among resources
11. Seek a range of perspectives from multiple and varied sources to inform the project
12. Make connections between various sources of information, prior knowledge and subject-specific knowledge
13. Construct a bibliography according to recognised conventions appropriate for the task
14. Collect and analyse data to identify solutions and make informed decisions to further the project
15. Create references and citations, use footnotes/endnotes and construct a bibliography according to recognised conventions
16. Locate, organise, analyse, evaluate, synthesise and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media (including digital social media and online networks)
17. Use critical-literacy skills to analyse and interpret information
18. Understand the impact of media representations and modes of presentation when analysing information
19. Demonstrate awareness of media interpretations of events and ideas (including digital social media)
20. Understand and implement intellectual property rights