The Information Search Process: A Study of Elements Associated with Meaningful Research Tasks.

Garland, Kathleen

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ERIC Number: EJ516594

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Publication Date: 1995

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The Information Search Process: A Study of Elements Associated with Meaningful Research Tasks.

Garland, Kathleen

School Library Media Annual (SLMA), v13 p171-83 1995

Describes a study that investigated research projects at a secondary professional development school to determine successful task factors. Results show that student choice of topic, group work, topics related to course content, clear communication by teachers of goals and evaluation methods, and process instruction were related to student satisfaction. Questionnaires are appended. (LRW)

Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Course Content, Evaluation Methods, Group Instruction, Process Education, Professional Development Schools, Research Papers (Students), Secondary Education, Student Research, Task Analysis, Teacher Role

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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