Research Models Exploration Form

Stripling Inquiry Model

Model
Name of
model and
people
involved
Information
Sources
Where you
located your
information
Overview of
Model
Description of
the basis for
the model
Steps in
Model
Description of
each step the
students will
follow

Stripling Inquiry Model Barbara Stripling

http://www.loc.gov/teachers/tps/quarterly/inquiry_learning/article.html
http://www.schoollibrarymonthly.com/articles/Stripling2010-v26n8p16.html
This model is in the form of a graphic organizer flow chart.

Connect-to self and previous knowledge

Wonder-develop question, make hypothesis
Investigate- find and evaluate information to answer questions
Construct- new understandings
Express-apply new understandings in new context

Comparison
Description of
how model is
similar to and
different from
other models
Potential Use
Grade level
and specific
example of
GPS that
would be
supported by
the model

Reflect- on own learning

Similar to Critical Thinking and information process model because it requires
students to continuously assess information.

It is too advanced for younger students. It would be best utilized by upper

middle school students and high school students.

Research Models Exploration Form

Critical Thinking and Information Literacy Process Model
Model
Name of
model and
people
involved
Information
Sources
Where you
located your
information
Overview of
Model
Description of
the basis for
the model
Steps in
Model
Description of
each step the
students will
follow

Comparison
Description of
how model is
similar to and
different from
other models
Potential Use
Grade level

Critical Thinking and Information Literacy Process Model

http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/models/tips/

Circular clockwise cycle graph that takes students through the research process
from start to finish

Encountering the Task- This is obviously where the student is given an

assignment
Exploring/Formulating/Questioning/Connecting- This is a brainstorming
process
Searching/Locating- This is where the research actually occurs
Collecting/Organizing/Managing/Monitoring- Organizing research that was
found
Analyzing/Evaluating/Interpreting/Inferring- Judging information found
for credibility and relevance
Synthesizing/Solving- students have to interact with information instead of
just looking at it to copy and paste
Applying New Understanding- Determine how the info will be presented
Communicating/Presenting/Sharing- Discussion and audience responses
Reflecting/Extending- Thinking about thinking
Similar to Pathways of Knowledge with presenting information
Different from Pathways of Knowledge with Extending section, which lets
students apply knowledge to new problems
This model, as is, would be best for college and high school students. Because
the steps are so broadly defined, Critical Thinking and Information Literacy

and specific
example of
GPS that
would be
supported by
the model

Process Model could really be used for any class or subject.

Research Models Exploration Form

Building Blocks of Research
Model
Name of
model and
people
involved
Information
Sources
Where you
located your
information
Overview of
Model
Description of
the basis for
the model

Steps in
Model
Description of
each step the
students will
follow

Building Blocks of Research Debbie Abilock.

http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/1over/infolit1.html

Abilock's model focuses on a set of core thinking and problem-solving metaskills across disciplines. The model includes the following steps:
Engaging
Defining
Initiating
Locating
Examining, Selecting, Comprehending, Assessing
Recording, Sorting, Organizing, Interpreting
Communicating, Synthesizing
Evaluating
exploring and questioning
creating a plan to locate relevant information
self-evaluating the process and the product

Comparison
Description of
how model is
similar to and
different from
other models
Potential Use
Grade level
and specific
example of
GPS that
would be
supported by
the model

It is similar to Information Search Process because of the suggested steps of

research

It is too advanced for younger students. It would be best utilized by upper

middle school students and high school students.

Research Models Exploration Form

The Big 6
Model
Name of
model and
people
involved
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Sources
Where you
located your
information
Overview of
Model
Description of
the basis for
the model
Steps in
Model
Description of
each step the
students will
follow

The Big 6 Mike Eisenberg and Robert Berkowitz

http://www.big6.com

Big6 is a six-stage model to help anyone solve problems or make decisions by

using information.

1. Task Definition
1.1 Define the information problem
1.2 Identify information needed
2. Information Seeking Strategies
2.1 Determine all possible sources
2.2 Select the best sources

Comparison
Description of
how model is
similar to and
different from
other models
Potential Use
Grade level
and specific
example of
GPS that
would be
supported by
the model

3. Location and Access

3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and physically)
3.2 Find information within sources
4. Use of Information
4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch)
4.2 Extract relevant information
5. Synthesis
5.1 Organize from multiple sources
5.2 Present the information
6. Evaluation
6.1 Judge the product (effectiveness)
6.2 Judge the process (efficiency)
Similar to the Research Cycle because there are fewer steps than Pathways and
Critical Thinking and Information Literacy Process Model and the vocabulary
is simpler
Different from the Research Cycle because of the two sub steps for each of the
6
This could be used for any research project from any subject in a middle or
high school setting.

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Information Search Process
Model
Name of
model and
people
involved
Information
Sources
Where you
located your

Information Search Process - Carol Collier Kuhlthau

http://www.asis.org/Bulletin/Feb-99/kuhlthau.html
http://comminfo.rutgers.edu/~kuhlthau/information_search_process.htm

information
Overview of
Model
Description of
the basis for
the model
Steps in
Model
Description of
each step the
students will
follow
Comparison
Description of
how model is
similar to and
different from
other models
Potential Use
Grade level
and specific
example of
GPS that
would be
supported by
the model

This model was developed to help identify the common struggles students
often have when researching.

Initiation- awareness of lack of knowledge

Selection- identify topic to be researched
Exploration- becoming informed enough on topic to continue process
Formulation- focused point of view is formed
Collection- gather information that is most pertinent to topic
Presentation-task is to complete search and resolve problem
Similar to The Big Six because there are several steps
Different from The Big Six in naming. The Big Six name sounds more kid
friendly and simple, even if it might not be.

This model would be better for high school and college. It could be adapted to
suit any class or subject.