5W

The 5W chart includes who, what, when, where, and why.  I personally think this strategy of research can be used throughout your entire education career and in all different subjects. When a student is reading for research, it can become very overwhelming and frustrating. When a student is given an outline of what they are looking for, it becomes easier for them to research.  They are not just reading a bunch of words, they are looking for a who, a what, a when, a where, and a why.  For the majority of the time, these are the key terms that are needed for the assignment they are completing.