Our model is also based on the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening, and the Understanding by Design philosophy of working backward.

           Step 1:  Choose a Topic

        Step 2:  Plan Keywords for Research

        Step 3:  “Presearch”-- locate and evaluate sources

                   following the Hierarchy of Research 

        Step 4:  Read for Understanding

        Step 5:  Develop Research Questions

        Step 6:  Set up Note-taking Tools

        Step 7:  Take Notes

        Step 8:  Credit Sources

        Step 9:  Organize Information

        Step 10: Continue with the Writing Process