Exit_Project_Assignment

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Due: December 19, 2007

Hello Researchers : ) The next part of the Exit Project is: Ms. Tella and I have chosen to use [|http://www.crlsresearchguide.org] so that you can work at your own pace. So, while we expect you to be up-to-date, we encourage you to go ahead to the next section if you are ready. We don't want to hold you back. Please have this completed by next Friday, December 7th.
 * 1) Create a Google account and start using Google Docs.
 * 2) Complete the Listing Key Words
 * 3) Your assignment is available here: http://www.crlsresearchguide.org/02_Listing_Key_Words.asp Complete the section titled: Can you show me an example [(complete all 7 sections and post your answers on your wiki or in your new Google Docs) please share your work with Ms. Tella and I using our THMS emails].

Important websites to help you in your research process:

THMSLMC Wiki page http://thmslmc.wikispaces.com/Research

Basic Steps in the Research Process
 * http://www.crlsresearchguide.org/00_basic_steps.asp**

If you do not have a Google account please create one as soon as possible. You can create it starting here

https://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount Can you show me an example? (the website will provide you with examples)http://www.crlsresearchguide.org/02_Listing_Key_Words.asp 1. Write a sentence about your topic:2. Pull out the key words and phrases in the sentences above and list them separately.3. Now start expanding the list with related terms and synonyms.4. Are there any larger categories that might lead you to information?5. Are there any words or phrases that are more specific?6. Now you have a beginning list of key words and phrases to begin searching for information. You can put them in order like this:Synonyms and Related TermsLarger Categories7. Leave yourself room on the chart to add more key words and phrases as you discover them in your searching.You will use these key words in the next step of research, "Getting an Overview".