When you are finding resources for a research project, the BEAM model can help you determine how you will use the resources and whether you need to find additional resources to fill in gaps.
You may find it useful to keep brief notes on the resources you find and how you might use them. Then, you can see the gaps and what other research you need to do. You don't have to read the entire resource now, but you can skim it briefly. Watch our tutorial on reading research resources for tips- you don't have to read it like a novel!
Here is an example of a chart you can use to organize your resources according to BEAM:
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Resource |
Type |
Background |
Exhibit |
Argument |
Method |
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Secondary Teacher’s Perceptions on Collaboration and Teaching Information Literacy Skills |
Scholarly Article |
Information Literacy, Change Theory, Collaboration |
Quantitative survey findings |
Admin needs to be cautious about extra teaching duties |
Fullan’s Change Theory |
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Book |
History |
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Statistics |
Hays Licensed Personnel |
Hays Licensed Personnel |
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Historical Event |
Supreme Court Decision |
Supreme Court Decision |
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Study Data |
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% of beginning public school teachers assigned mentors 2007-2008 |
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Opinion |
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How to rethink music education |
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Transforming Teacher Education: What went wrong and how we can fix it |
Book |
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Recommends how children can achieve full potential |
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Observing Children in their Natural Worlds: A Methodological Primer |
Book |
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Ch 8 Measuring Behavior and Rules for Sampling |