Research Folders

Here’s how!

2. Gather and Document Evidence

Research Folders

Plan and Proceed
Gather and Document
Analyze and Relate
Communicate and Celebrate
Reflect and Refresh

What is it?	What does it look like?
A research folder is an organizational tool to support the research process. It should contain all student work from the four stages of research (preparing, accessing resources, processing information and transferring learning). It should also provide prompts for each stage of learning.	Click here for: Elementary Portfolios Click here for: Secondary Portfolios
What does it tell me?
That students are following the research process That some students may need additional support or modifications Evidence of the impact of information literacy skills on the final product When a conference is necessary to keep a student on track That students are practising academic honesty