Research Process
The GCPS research process empowers students with lifelong skills for answering questions through research. Research skills are integrated into the curriculum at all grade levels supporting the development of critical thinking skills and information literacy.
GCPS Research Process
Below are the steps for the GCPS research process:
I. Planning
II. Drafting
III. Revising
IV. Editing
V. Publishing/Presenting
GCPS Research Process
Below are the steps for the GCPS research process:
I. Planning
- A. Select a topic
- 1. discuss ideas about a specific topic, problem or phenomenon
2. brainstorm possible questions
- 1. gather background information
2. cluster ideas by using key words
3. select/formulate research questions
4. make predictions about answers to research questions
- 1. brainstorm and identify specific sources for finding answers to questions
2. gather and select appropriate resources to answer questions
II. Drafting
- A. Record information
- 1. take notes from various resources or observations pertinent to research questions
2. cite resources
3. synthesize and paraphrase information
- 1. reevaluate information
2. identify format for presentation of findings
3. group and sequence in a logical manner
4. draw conclusions, make generalizations, summarize information
III. Revising
- A. Check draft product
- 1. review and rethink product for clarity and purpose
2. share and request feedback from different audiences for clarity and accuracy of information
IV. Editing
- A. Prepare for presentation
- 1. edit product for appropriate conventions
2. cite and document sources as appropriate
V. Publishing/Presenting
- A. Share product with various audiences
B. Discuss/evaluate, reflect research process and product