Step 1.

Task Definition
Define the information problem. In
this initial step students:
choose a line of inquiry
define the information
problem
formulate questions to guide
their inquiry
develop a hypothesis /
thesis
define goals
outline a timeline

Step 2. Information Seeking

Strategies
Identify the information needed
to complete the task from:
Primary Sources
Secondary sources
Range of sources
Technology
Printed Materials
Electronic Materials
Community Resources
Evaluate
Appropriateness

Step 3. Location and Access

Locate Sources / Find
information within sources:
Library
Internet
Structure of resources
Search strategies
Tools to collect data,
both digital and nondigital

Step 4. Use of Information

Engage / Extract relevant
information from the chosen
sources:
Read / View / Hear
(e.g. textual, visual,
media, digital)
Read - Skimming and
Scanning
Hands-on / interact
Take notes
Summarize / paraphrase
Record location in
preparation for citing
sources
Graphic organiser
Distinguish fact from
opinion

Step 5. Analysis / Synthesis

In this step students give form to
their product. To consider:
Analysis
Relevance
Evaluate
Conclusion
Genres / audience
Product format
Citing sources
The writing process
Ethical conduct

Step 6.
Evaluating/Reflecting
Students reflect on
the product:
Format /
Completeness
Quality
Understanding
the evaluating
criteria
And the proccess
Timeline/deadli
nes
Use of
resources
Strengths &
Weaknesses
Metacognition
Recommendatio
ns/Reflection