Hello all! 

Wow! 

You all had great things to share, and I apologize for my impersonal thank you email to those of you who sent me your research models. Here are the responses I received. We carefully reviewed what you all sent along with materials from other states and districts to whom my NCPS colleagues reached out directly. We are working on a model we will share, once it is solidified. Thank you again!!!

:-)ML

Hamden: we have adopted the Stripling Model.  We had a team research and review several models and present what they found, and we decided on Stripling. We like the steps and clarity of the model, and the fact it is easily used on all grade levels. (Jackie Church)

West Hartford: we are spending time this year looking at this model https://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/researchguide/5-8/intro.html
It is really great to see what everyone else is looking at! Thanks for the question! (Shannon McNeice)

East Haddam: We're also incorporating Kuhlthau and Maniotes' work.  I went to their extended session at AASL a couple of years ago: it was excellent, showing their method to be exceptionally thoughtful, practical, and completely adaptable.  Their book is similarly very clear and readily adaptable to different levels.  Since my school is a 4 - 8, that's extremely important.  Their emphasis on kids' immersion to build wonder before they attempt inquiry is key for us. (Ava Biffer)

RSD13: One of models I am looking at is Kuhlthau and Maniotes work (just got Guided Inquiry Design - A Framework for Inquiry in Your School and would like the companion book). Leslie did an edWeb webinar a couple weeks ago that was interesting.Right now, I use Steph Harvey and Harvey Daniels' Comprehension & Collaboration - Inquiry Circles in Action with my K-2 folks. (Jenny Lussier)

I found this great site that compares four different Research Models.
https://infopeople.org/sites/all/files/past/2004/k12infolit/handout_infolitmodels.pdf
I've been using the Stripling and Pitts model. (Tracy Earnshaw)

Colchester: In Colchester we are using Barb Stripling’s model…
But have used the saying/acronym:
“Research makes you WISER!”
  • Wonder
  • Investigate
  • Synthesize (construct)
  • Express
  • Reflect
Working great, district wide!!
I also came up with a K-5 friendly CRAAP method, called JUNK
  • Just experts as authors
  • Uses accurate information
  • Newly updated (10 years)
  • Keeps to the facts (bias)
(Barbara Johnson)

Here is a link to what I have referenced and used from NY (WISE or WISER model). I have asked for permission to reuse and they were great! 
http://www.wswheboces.org/SSS.cfm?subpage=419 
Staff at my school love it.
(Michelle Lane)

Greenwich:
The research models we use for each level in Greenwich can be found with our Library and Media Technology curriculum site but I have also copied and pasted the graphics into this document for easy reference.  I like the steps and the progression but students get stuck on the forward arrows so I remind them that they can go both ways and will often go back to do further research, revisions, etc. before continuing on.
(Alex Stevens)