Prior to using this model they used to wander around not really knowing where to start. Clare Tuohy, Australia. I see the difference it's made from the research angle. By grade 10 and up students know how to attack research problems with little direction and they are using a wider variety of resources available. The teachers are happy with the process, because the students are doing more of their own work.
Students approach assignments with less angst.
Our activities for the first three steps have helped ease panic at the beginning. There has never been a more exciting time to be involved with research. Now, kids can spend their time thinking, evaluating, and synthesizing, instead of just locating information.