Many people think that saving and submitting the work they produced is the final step in the inquiry/research process. In fact, the final step, if the process is done properly is the evaluation step. In the InfoZone model, that last step is called "Judging" which is defined as evaluating the process and the product.
I feel like the process worked for me. Like I mentioned earlier, I liked the step-by-step layout that allowed me to work on one thing at a time. I also really liked the fact that the first step was meant to help me choose a topic, not start right into the search for sources. I also was glad to see that this process works in the case of using only electronic sources, but I'm sure it would work well with print sources or a mix of print and electronic sources, too.
I struggled a bit with keeping the product short for the purposes of this exercise and because of personal time constraints. It is easy to get wrapped up in the seeking and choosing steps when the topic well chosen because of the wondering step. I really enjoyed reading the various news articles and looking at so many pictures of a New York City without power. In the end, I think the project is entertaining and informative, but could be much more in depth given more time.
I also struggled with citing and caption sources. I always have to spend a lot of time finding the right way to cite things and for some reason, it never goes easily for me. Maybe as I spend more time with reference and inquiry activities, the citations will come easier.
As for blogging as I progressed through the steps, I think that worked well. The posts gave me a chance to reflect on each step before moving on which helped me to be more deliberate with each step. In fact, I may try it again when I don't have to blog my inquiry, to see if it still helps.
Well, as far as this Paseo goes....That's all folks!
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