The Thoughtful Researcher: Teaching the Research Process to Middle School Students
How are students to become question generators, note takers, efficient planners, critical users of information, and creators of quality products? This book takes an instructional approach with a broad range of activities that can be used to develop these qualities in students. Moving beyond the usual theoretical discussions of the research process, Rankin provides learning activities to help middle and junior high students develop the skills necessary to carry out the steps of the research...
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How are students to become question generators, note takers, efficient planners, critical users of information, and creators of quality products? This book takes an instructional approach with a broad range of activities that can be used to develop these qualities in students. Moving beyond the usual theoretical discussions of the research process, Rankin provides learning activities to help middle and junior high students develop the skills necessary to carry out the steps of the research process. She also explores the roles of time management and the visual display of information and she outlines techniques that can help practitioners reach their own insights and conclusions about teaching the research process. Rankin's straightforward text is illustrated with numerous anecdotes and examples which make for a practical and fascinating read. School Library Journal With the goal of creating independent, self-directed learners, Rankin supplies strategies for teaching the research process, from "presearch" questioning through the assessment of finished products. Believing that students should think critically at every stage of a project, she devotes a thorough analysis to such elements as managing time, reading for information, and preparing visual presentations as well as to the more traditional research components of searching and note taking. A clear understanding of the habits and frustrations unique to middle schoolers gives authority to the numerous handouts, activities, and practical suggestions provided. While no single chapter addresses technology specifically, all of the advice relates to both print and electronic resources.-Debbie Johnson, Richardson West Junior High School, TX Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\|
List of HandoutsPreface1Teaching Research in a Middle School: May You Live in Exciting Times12Becoming a Reflective Practitioner: Change Is the Only Constant93Performing a Presearch: Build on a Solid Foundation234Generating Questions: A Sense of Wonder315Planning: It's Really Great to Metacogitate436Managing Time: Everybody's Problem597Searching for Information: Location, Location, Location718Evaluating Sources: Thinking Critically879Notetaking: No More Copying10110Reading for Information: Making Meaning11711Thinking Skills: Constructing Knowledge13112Information in Visual Formats: The Eyes Have It14513Creating a Quality Product: An End to Mediocrity17514Assessing Process and Product: The Research Assignment Starts Here183AppSentences to Summarize201Index205
\ School Library JournalWith the goal of creating independent, self-directed learners, Rankin supplies strategies for teaching the research process, from "presearch" questioning through the assessment of finished products. Believing that students should think critically at every stage of a project, she devotes a thorough analysis to such elements as managing time, reading for information, and preparing visual presentations as well as to the more traditional research components of searching and note taking. A clear understanding of the habits and frustrations unique to middle schoolers gives authority to the numerous handouts, activities, and practical suggestions provided. While no single chapter addresses technology specifically, all of the advice relates to both print and electronic resources.-Debbie Johnson, Richardson West Junior High School, TX Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\|\ \ \ \ \ BooknewsOffers educators an instructional tool for teaching essential research skills to middle school students. Explains every step of the research process, including metacognition, time management, information search, and comprehension, and provides learning activities and hand- outs for each step. Also gives suggestions for maximizing the teacher- librarian partnership. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
