The framework for Guided Inquiry Design is shown in the picture on the left. This is an amazing way to lead students through the research process where authentic, deep, learning can take place. Generally, we would be working within specific Common Core Standards and would follow this framework to ensure that you, as the student, learn what we wish you to learn, though the path is more uniquely yours. In this case, however, you get to choose what you want to research! Huzzah! Since this is the case, we'll still generally follow the framework, but we've made it flexible to fit our needs.
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day 1
Step OneCreate an account on the ProQuest Research Companion. Use your OneAccess account to initially log in. Proceed through the first 2 modules. Once you've completed these, proceed to step two.
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step TwoUtilize the topic selection help in ProQuest Research Companion or the following sources and brainstorm topics you would like to research. Explore these topics and pick one topic to immerse yourself in for Step 3.
For more assistance, check out: How to Select a Research Topic Top Tips on Narrowing a Research Topic Gale Student Resources in Context |
step ThreeWhen you have an idea of what you'd like to research, spend some time exploring it! Browse and read articles about the topic and immerse yourself. Make sure that you are spending the majority of your time on this step as next class, you will work on formulating your research question. Please try to refrain from going to Google straightaway. Instead, spend some time on the plethora of resources located within each of the following:
NCWiseOwl CMLibrary Destiny Discover |