DEFINE
Rephrase the task in your own words.
Write down key words and ideas.
Note down what you already know about the task.
Group your words and ideas into useful clusters

LOCATE
Use a wide variety of resources.
Make sure that your resources are appropriate.
Check for currency, authority, bias.
Scan and skim before you read.

SELECT
Choose only relevant and appropriate information.
Make notes in your own words, where possible.
Copy quotations and references accurately.
Record in point form where possible.
Record the bibliographic information.
Observe copyright regulations. Do not plagarise.

ORGANISE
Choose the most relevant information to complete the task.
Group your information to best answer the task.
Develop your own ideas, express your opinion.

PRESENT
Choose the appropriate genre, form and language.
Compose your presentation to answer the question or task.
Write up your bibliography.
Check for spelling and writing errors.

EVALUATE
Ask yourself:

• What did I do well?
• What did I find difficult?
• What would I do differently next time?
• What have I learnt?