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