Collier Research Process

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The Collier Research Process is a guide to writing a research paper. It was developed by Collier Media Specialists to provide an easy-to-follow, teacher directed model to simplify the steps of research

and writing. Use the Collier Research Process as it works best for you.

• Supports the Laureate Program• Prepares students for FCAT 2.0 and PARCC by

teaching students to use logic and higher order thinking skills when completing assignments.

• Use all or part of this site.• Multiple resources in one location.• Creative Thinking Skills: Problem reversal, Lateral

thinking, Brainstorming, Assumption smashing

Collier Research Process

Identify a Topic1-1 Understand research

1-2 Browse sources to get ideasResearch Topic Ideas Intermediate

Research Topic Ideas AdvancedCollier Online Subscription List with Passwords

Springboard Topics - Middle SchoolSpringboard Topics - High SchoolSunshine State Standards

1-3 Select a topicExample: Take a Stand on a Social Issue

Example: Analyze an Event in HistoryExample: Essential Questions

SIRS Planning Tool - Pick a TopicSIRS Planning Tool - Develop Basic Knowledge

1-4 Narrow your topic1-5 Develop a research question

Sample Question from Tom March1-6 Identify keyword terms

Google Wonder Wheel – Withdrawn by Google.Visuwords

VisualthesaurusThesaurus

Research Information2-1 Explore the resources

Collier Online Subscription List with Passwords2-2 Evaluate the resources

Infobits Toolbox: Judging InformationGale Toolbox: How to Judge Information

UC Berkley: Evaluation Web PagesDid You Know? URL Extensions2-3 Refine search strategies

2-4 Apply pre-reading techniquesSIRS: How to Write a Research Paper

2-5 Read for content, highlight and take notesElectronic Note Cards

First Notes and In Your Own WordsDigital Notecards

SIRS Planning Tool - Select a Focus2-6 Develop a thesis statement

SIRS Planning Tool - Write a Thesis StatementThesis Builder by TomMarch.com

Indiana University - How to Write a Thesis Statement2-7 Understand plagiarism

2-8 Devlop Works Cited pageHow to Create a Works Cited Page in Microsoft WordPrintable MLA Style Sheet

Printable MLA Parenthetical CitationsCitation MachineEasyBib

Noodle Bib ExpressSirs Citation Guide

Organize Information3-1 Identify the subtopics important to your subject

3-2 Choose the main points for each subtopic3-3 Gather supporting information

SIRS Planning Tool - Supporting Evidence3-4 Create an outline or graphic organizer

Sample OutlineBlank Outline Inspiration Free Trial for use from

home - at school use Inspiration in SoftricityInspiration Diagram ExampleInspiration Outline Example

3-5 Organize and save all informationSoftricity Applications.lnk

Write the Paper4-1 Revisit you thesis statementThesis Builder by TomMarch.com

4-2 Format the paperHow to Format Your Paper - MS Word

How to Format Your Works Cited Page- MS WordMLA Formatting and File Guide - Perdue OWL

4-3 Write a draft of your research paperPrintable MLA Style Sheet

Printable MLA Parenthetical Citations4-4 Revise, reorganize6 Traits of Writing

Word ChoiceSentence Fluency

VoiceIdeas and Content

Organization4-5 Edit for grammar and mechanics

6 Traits of Writing - Conventions

Finalize the Paper5-1 Review and evaluate your paper

Research Paper ChecklistSIRS Planning Tool - Apply Your Knowledge

5-2 Get a second opinionIs it Interesting? Questions to Ask Yourself

5-3 Revise paper and print5-4 Review and finalize the Works Cited page

How to Format Your Works Cited Page- MS Word

MLA Formatting Guide - Purdue OWL

Evaluate the Process

6-1 Evaluate the Research ProcessResearch Process Rubric - Self Assessment

Pre/Post TestPre-Laureate 6 Point Rubric

Collier Research Process Wheel

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Collier Research Process Site Map

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Bloom's Digital Taxonomy Pyramid

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