Formulating questions
Identifying something one wants or needs to know;
Asking compelling and relevant questions which can be researched.

Observing
Using all the senses to notice relevant details.

Planning
Developing a course of acting;
Writing an outline;
Devising ways of finding out necessary information.

Collecting data
Gathering information from a variety of sources,
such as measuring, maps, polls, surveys, direct observation,
resource books, films, people and exhibitions.

Recording data
Describing and recording obervations,
by drawing, note taking, making charts,
tallying, writing statements.

Interpreting data
Drawing conclusions from relationships and patterns
which emerge from organized data.

Presenting research findings
Effectively communicating what has been learned;
Choosing appropriate media.