The Thoughtful Researcher: Teaching the Research Process to Middle School Students (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781563086984)

How are students to become question generators, note takers, efficient planners, critical users of information, and creators of quality products? This book takes an instructional approach with a broad range of activities that can be used to develop these qualities in students. Moving beyond the usual theoretical discussions of the research process, Rankin provides learning activities to help middle and junior high students develop the skills necessary to carry out the steps of the research process. She also explores the roles of time management and the visual display of information and she outlines techniques that can help practitioners reach their own insights and conclusions about teaching the research process. Rankin's straightforward text is illustrated with numerous anecdotes and examples which make for a practical and fascinating read.

Author: Virginia Rankin
ISBN-10: 1563086980
ISBN-13: 9781563086984
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Language: English
Published: 06/15/1999
Pages: 211
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.48w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/01/1999 pg. 369
School Library Journal 03/01/2000 pg. 269
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2000 pg. 268