1. Research Process Models Jennifer Meltzer ISTC 651

11. Comparison Chart: ACRL Standards Eisenberg/Berkowitz Scientific Method Ken Macrorie (The Big6 Skills) I-Search 6. Evaluation 6.1 judge the product 6.2 judge the process 5. Synthesis 5.1 Organize 5.2 Present 4. Information Use 4.1 Engage (read, view, etc.) 4.2 Extract information 3. Location & Access 3.1 locate sources 3.2 Find information 2. Information Seeking Strategies 2.1 Determine range sources 2.2 prioritize sources 1. Task Definition 1.1 Define the problem 1.2 Identify info. Requirements 5.presenting, debating and/or application of findings 5.1 Organize 5.2 Present 4. performance of experimental tests of the prediction and inferring a conclusion 4.1 Engage (read, view, etc.) 4.2 Extract information 3. use of the hypothesis to predict existence of other phenomena 2.1 Determine range sources 2.2 prioritize sources 2. Formulation of a hypothesis to explain the phenomena 3.1 locate sources 3.2 Find information 1. Observation and description of phenomena 1.1 Define the problem 1.2 Identify info. Requirements 4. What I discovered 5.1 Organize 5.2 Present 6.1 judge the product 6.2 judge the process 3. “The Search” 3.1 locate sources 3.2 Find information 4.1 Engage (read, view, etc.) 4.2 Extract information 2. “what I want to find out” 1.2 Identify info. Requirements 2.1 Determine range sources 2.2 prioritize sources 1.” What I know” 1.1 Define the problem

12. All can be adapted to different levels of rigor They vary from 6, 5 and 4 steps All meet ACRL and information power literacy standards The I-search puts an emphasis on self-reflection throughout the research process. All models acknowledge that a problem exists and seeks to find a solution The scientific approach is more “hands-on” and project oriented. All are generic models, that can be applied to any subject. Differences: Similarities: