Research Standard

Departmental Log: Data Collection Form

Teacher:                                                                      Department:

Class:                                                                           Group___ or Individual___

Research Assignment:

Description of Assignment:

Type of Student Product:

____Formal paper                      ___Webpage

  ____Video                                 ____Debate

  ____Essay                                ____Performance (skit, roleplay, etc.)

  ____Speech                              ____Oral Presentation (PowerPoint, other)

  ____Visual/Artistic (Poster, art, model, other)

  ____Other________________________________________________

Month(s) assigned:  Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb  Mar. April  May  June

Research Process Skill ASSESSED (check any that apply): 

_____Question/Thesis/Hypothesis: Researcher(s) formulated a thoughtful hypothesis, question, or tentative thesis.

_____Information Seeking and Gathering: Researcher(s) gathered information from a full range of quality electronic and print sources, including appropriate licensed databases and primary sources.

_____Synthesis: Researcher(s) processed and synthesized ideas and information from various sources to answer question or prove thesis.

_____Documentation: Researcher(s) used information ethically

_____Reflection/Evaluation/Process Conclusion: Researcher(s) reflected thoughtfully and specifically on the process

____Other ____________________________________________________________

Were these skills assessed through a rubric?  ___Yes  ___No

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