1. Presented by one who has learned along the way and is by no means the expert but willing to share

7.  Step 1: Help students develop a topic.  Step 2: Once they have a topic, next they should work on developing a research question  Step 3: Find resources (Multiple, that’s a fancy word for many, more than one)  Step 4: Research.  Step 5: Write a summary paper.  Step 6: Design display board.

8.  This tends to be one of the hardest steps.  Guide students by asking:  Is it current?  Is it too broad or too narrow?  Is it relevant? So what? Who cares? ( I promise, I am not being insensitive)  Still can’t get started: Look at Time or Newsweek.

9.  Use the guiding questions found on www.gcss.net. www.gcss.net  What is the difference between the topic and the question?  Topic: Illegal immigration  Question: Are they entitled to the same rights that US Citizens have?  Students should have at least 3 questions about the topic of their choice.

10.  How do I end up with a question?  Start with 10 and use the POE method.  www.gcss.net provides a good guide to eliminate questions that you can’t use. www.gcss.net  Example questions:  Are students the age of 16 required to go to school?  How many counties are in the state of Georgia?  Should slavery be allowed?

11.  I will begin here by saying the media specialist is your friend and the media center will become your home during this process.  USE all the sources available to you!  Don’t become overly reliant on internet!  This process can began as soon as you have an approved question.  Students should conduct interviews or surveys if appropriate.

12.  What should be in it?:  A summary of data  An answer to your question  LAST BUT NOT LEAST, a bibliography. You must give credit where it is due.

13.  Composition Notebook (will become logbook)  Index cards  Highlighter  Ink pen (NOT RED)  Tri-fold Board  A willing spirit

15.  “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”