Identifies six successive stages in model of the library research process developed from the findings of study of high school seniors using library for two assigned research papers: initiating research assignment, selecting topic, exploring information, forming focus, collecting information, preparing to present. Assessment of the research process…

Describes study that was designed to determine whether program of instruction could be developed to teach high school students library and information-gathering skills that would prove useful to them in college. Results indicate that program of instruction makes significant impact on students' attitudes and performance; however, transfer of these…

Suggests that media specialists can assist gifted learners by teaching them research skills, including the evaluation of information resources and how to design and carry out a plan of study, and by introducing them to good literature. Several model programs for gifted students that can be implemented in schools are described. (EM)