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