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The Research Wave

The Research Wave. Original copy from Lee FitzGerald, Loreto Kirribilli,. Adapted by Seacliff COS TL group, November 2011. The Research Wave. When you start a research task, you are at the beginning of a journey. This is a journey you will repeat many times in your life at school and work.

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The Research Wave

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  1. The Research Wave Original copy from Lee FitzGerald, Loreto Kirribilli,. Adapted by Seacliff COS TL group, November 2011.

  2. The Research Wave • When you start a research task, you are at the beginning of a journey. • This is a journey you will repeat many times in your life at school and work. • It’s not a simple journey and we can liken it to surfing waves at the beach, as you paddle out to sea, manage the dumpers and catching a wave in to shore.

  3. The Research Wave: Initiation • Research can be likened to the progress of a wave. In its beginning, a wave is a gentle ripple. It’s flow is weak. • In the Initiation stage of a research assignment, you may feel uncertain, a bit lost, unsure of the path you might take. http://www.flickr.com/photos/waltstoneburner/2853028783/

  4. The Research Wave: Selection • This is the peaceful and happy part of the ocean. • You browse some shallows and get surface information on a few topics to help you choose the one you want. • Use preliminary searching – broad not deep. • http://www.flickr.com/photos/forgotever/3529796027/sizes/m/in/photostream/

  5. The Research Wave: Exploration • As you swim further into the ocean, the swell of the waves increases. • You’ve chosen your area of interest, but as you search for information, you find there’s lots of it! • Use Exploratory searching – Wide not deep! • You are trying to establish the scope of the topic. • http://www.flickr.com/photos/veganfeast/3480631677/sizes/m/in/photostream/

  6. The Research Wave: Exploration • You may even be dumped by a big wave, tumbled over, unsure of what lies beneath it – • THE DIP! • At this stage of the research process it is completely normal to get ‘dumped’ and fall into the dip – to feel confused and overwhelmed! • This is where you should definitely ask your teacher librarian and teacher for help! • http://media.apnonline.com.au/img/media/images/2011/02/06/SCN_07-02-2011_EGN_04_196791k_fct360x219x56_t325.jpg

  7. The Research Wave: Formulation • It is only after you have researched widely, been dumped and swum to the surface that you feel strong and confident. • In the process, you see the wave you want to catch and begin to paddle. You are working through the process of formulating your enquiry (focus) question and supporting (contributing) questions. • After this, you begin to feel you can catch the wave. You feel confident and focused. • http://www.firstwavesurfing.com.au/welcome/page8.php

  8. The Research Wave: Collection • You have caught your wave and are in control. • You are now in charge of the information. • You are sorting it, analysing it, shaping it to answer your question. • Use and adjust your notetaking forms • Keep bibliographic (referencing) details • http://www.firstwavesurfing.com.au/welcome/page8.php

  9. The Research Wave: Presentation • Finally, as you approach the shore you may be faced with choices.....which way will you surf to the shore? • How can I shape all my information into an argument? • Summary searching: Go back and check you’ve covered all the angles • How will I present my work? • Have I included a bibliography? • http://www.godo.com.au/media/products/250x168/GRAW102_1.jpg

  10. The Research Wave: Assessment • You’ve successfully caught your wave all the way into the shore! • You are peaceful and calm with yourself. • Or maybe, there’s a part of your surfing technique that you need to fix for next time...... • http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/step-by-step/files/2009/08/laird_hamilton_at_teahupoo_august_17_2000.jpg

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