School Librarians can introduce any inquiry learning assignment with the perfect planning process guide so students use their time efficiently and effectively reach a successful outcome.

This FREE No Sweat Library Research Planning: List of 18 Planning Process Models Compared by Steps will help you decide which is the best guide for any student research assignment. These models range from 5 to 20 steps, so it’s easy for you to choose one that suits the grade level, subject-area, and duration of the project.

This chart lists 18 different problem-solving models in alphabetical order, expanded according to the 4 basic steps for any research:

1. plan
2. aggregate materials and information
3. create the product
4. evaluate the outcome

Each process model name is linked to its related website so you can get more detailed explanations.

This product contains one PDF file, printable on both sides of a legal-sized, 8-1/2 x 14 sheet of paper.

To learn more about how to use this product, read my blog post 5 Essential Literacies for Students: Part 3 Information Literacy.

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