7 Steps of the Research Method - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.

1. N-Cite as you go.
2. G-Distinguish among the three major catergorys of sources.
3. O-Identify keywords.
4. I-Survey the range of source formats.
5. O-Identify concept phrases.
6. B-Start Detecting.
7. N-Keep an open mind.
8. B-Explore the news.
9. I-Critically evaluate webpages.
10. N-Is it relevant?
11. G-Synthesize what you learn.
12. B-Explore the news.
13. O-Follow leads.
14. N-Take effective notes.
15. B-Critically evalute books.
16. G-Know why,what, and how to cite.
17. I-Take research one step at a time.
18. B-Brainstorm several topics.
19. G-Compile an annotated bibliography.
20. G-Draw a concept map.
21. O-Truncate keywords when necessary.
22. O-Create a research log.
23. I-Interrogate your sources.
24. I-Is it recent?