1. How to… Research Like An Expert!

2. Today’s Goals By the end of the period, I will: have considered at least two or three possible topics that interest me have started to list some questions that I want to explore

3. It’s all about process… the Inquiry Process! Focus Select a topic of interest and ask real questions. 1 Explore Find the resources you need…and keep track of where you found it! 2 Analyze Interpret and evaluate the information you find. 3 Communicate Report what you find. Give credit where credit is due. 4

4. Focusing in on a topic… What interests me? What do I already know about this topic? How do I know this? What do I need to verify? What new information do I need to find? What do I think I might discover? Focus Select a topic of interest and ask real questions. 1

5. What interests me… What am I curious about? What is important to me? What are people in the “real world” talking & writing about? What’s happening in the news? BROWSE for ideas…take time to consider your options Focus Select a topic of interest and ask real questions. 1

6. Where to browse… Non-fiction & Reference collections, especially in the 300s Magazines – Transition, Canadian Social Trends Online Teen Health & Wellness database InfoTrac’s Opposing Viewpoints TUFT’s Child & Family web guide

7. Today’s task… Browse take time to consider the possibilities before locking yourself into a topic after today’s browsing period, we will post a list of other possible topics on the Assignments page Ticket out the door/homework for next day: What is your question/topic? What do I already know about this topic? How do I know this? What do I need to verify? What new information do I need to find? What do I think I might discover? Remember: make sure you can ask people questions (survey, interview) about your topic!

8. One last point... Don’t be afraid to ask for help! My email address is on the Web site

9. Questions…?