Task Definition
1.1 Define the information problem 1.2 Identify information needed in order to complete the task (to solve the information problem) Helpful questions for teachers to think through:
Helpful questions for students to think through:
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Teacher Resources
Questioning Toolkit Questioning strategies from Jamie Mackenzie Asking Questions Worksheet from CRLS Library Research Questions worksheet KWHL Chart Explanation of adapting KWL to help students define their research task based on a question and identify how (what resources) they'll pursue their research. KWHL worksheet Assignment Organizer Developed by St. Andrew's Library; must print before closing window, does not save work. Graphic Organizers Helpful tools Student Resources Task Definition Guide developed by Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Selecting a Research Topic Tip sheet Topic Choser Choose a topic, narrow a topic, get your ideas in order. Idea Generator Enter a topic to get a list of all possible subtopics. Research Paper Organizer Developed by St. Andrew's Library; must print before closing window, does not save work. Research Framework Inspiration graphic organizer developed by Kirstin Duckett Focusing a Topic Tip sheet Research Topic Triangle Illustrates how a broader topic can be focused by adding keywords to concentrate upon a specific research area. General to Specific Topic Triangle Illustrates how a broader topic can be focused by adding keywords to concentrate upon a specific research area. Brainstorming Research Questions Tip sheet Creating Subtopic Headings Tip sheet KWHL Chart Helps students gather information, solve a problem, or think through a research topic. Graphic Organizers Helpful tools |