WISE Research Model

  • The WISE Research Model takes students through the steps of the research process. 

    These steps are a helpful guide when completing research projects for any content area. 

    Wise Research Model

    Image shows the WISE Inquiry Based Research Model

    Wonder:  

    • Generate curiosity
    • Build Background
    • Create Questions

    Investigate:

    • Find relevent information
    • Paraphrase ideas
    • Cite sources

    Synthesize:

    • Organize information
    • Draw conclusions
    • Reevaluate

    Express:

    • Communicate understanding
    • Convey new ideas
    • Self assess