The Product

When you have finished your rough draft, compare the assignment with your finished product and ask:

• Did I answer my essential question or prove my thesis statement?
• Does my finished product meet all the criteria? When I look at the rubric, where does my work fit?
• Am I proud of my work?
• Have I given credit in my citations for any facts or ideas that are not my own?

When the project is complete, ask:

• What new knowledge have I gained?
• What new knowledge have I gained from presentations by my peers?

The Process

• Did I follow all the steps along the Research Road?
• Did I gain new information-seeking or technology skills?
• Did I learn about any new print or electronic resources?
• What will I do differently for my next research project?