TS+-+Research

= Research Skills =

**Formulating questions:** I know what I want and need to find out about. I ask questions that are relevant to what I want or need to know. I ask interesting, open questions. I ask questions that can be researched.

**Observing:** I use all of my senses. I am aware of detail.

**Planning:** I think about what I am going to do. I can write an outline (plan) of what I am going to do. I can think of ways to get the information that I need.

**Collecting data:** I can get information from different sources. I can collect information by measuring, using maps, making and carrying out surveys, observing, using resource books, using the internet, using CD-roms, watching films, asking people and going to exhibitions.

**Recording data:** I can describe and record my observations. I can select appropriate ways to record information. I can record information by making drawings, taking notes, making charts, making tallies and writing statements.

**Organizing data:** I can sort information. I can put information into suitable groups. I can present information so that others can understand it. I can use written descriptions and explanations, tables, timelines, graphs and diagrams to organize data.

**Interpreting data:** I can identify patterns in my data and can make conclusions about them.

**Presenting research findings:** I can select an appropriate way to show what I have found out. I can communicate what I have learnt.