STEP SIX: EVALUATE THE PRODUCT AND THE PROCESS
	In this crucial step, students determine how well the final product addresses the original information problem/assignment, and reflect upon the steps taken to create the product. Students may evaluate their own work and/or be evaluated by their peers, before handing in their work to teachers. Students need to be able to: Determine how well the final product meets the information needs and has satisfied the assignment Consider if the research strategies used were adequate or should be modified for future use Identify problems which arose during the research process including time management, organizational skills, or location of materials Re-assess understanding of the research process and formulate future goals for improvement STRATEGIES Examine the strengths and weaknesses of your work. Check the accuracy of your facts, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and for overall appearance. Click here for a Grammar Handbook. Review parts of speech, capitalization, plurals, and paragraph development in this Guide to Grammar and Writing. Are you satisfied with the results? Edit your work, revising as necessary. Check that you have used the correct bibliographic format to cite all of your information sources. Use a general checklist or make up a checklist relevant to your project. Seek external feedback: peer review, teacher comments, etc. Self-reflect: think about the process. Which strategies worked and which didn’t? What changes or modifications will you make for future research projects?