Rachel

Entry 1--3-14-07

1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?

//In the past, we have done an ethical dilemma research project for religion class. We did a Greek Mythology project in English. In 6th grade, we did a wild west projest in Social Studies. We did a labyrinth project in this class.//

2. Based on these projects, what does //research// mean to you?

//Research means to find information on a certain topic. It also means to get as much info as possible to have a thorough anwser.//

3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?

//Out of the ones I listed above, I liked the Greek mythology project the best. It was fun because we got to pick our groups and pick the specific topic. We video taped our project with the information we had gathered. Some of it was really funny.//

10 points
 * Teacher Response 3-15-07**


 * Entry 2--3-15-07**

1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:

It didn't really help me that much. I already had my topic in mind, so it didn't really make much sence for me to make an inspiration.

10 points
 * Teacher Response 3-16-07**

Entry 3--3-15-07

1. Topic: Ancient Russia 2. Why you chose it: I have always been interested in Russia for some strange reason. The royal family has always been fascinating for me. 3. What you already know about your topic: The royal family was called the Romanov family. The were many Czars.

10 points
 * Teacher Response 3-16-07**

Entry 4--3-16-07

1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.

Why did the Romanov reign fall? What were the changes that the Romanovs made? Why was the Romanov family chosen as the royal family? What were the positive and negative effects of the Romanov reign? What was life like for the Romanovs as the Royal family? What was life like for the people of Russia under the Romanov reign? Did the Romanovs cause any major changes in Russia that still apply to the Russian world today?
 * What was life like for the Romanovs and the people of Russia during the Romanov reign**

10 points
 * Teacher Response 3-21-07**

Entry 5--3-16-07

1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?

I found it kind of hard to find my fat question. My topic sort of switched from focusing on ancient Russia to the Romanov effect on ancient Russia. It really helped me find my fat question and the skinny questions even though it took a while.

10 points
 * Teacher Response 3-21-07**

Entry 6--3-20-06

1. What have I learned today? I learned how to set up a cluster in NoodleBib. I think it will help

2. What problems have I had? I have had problems trying to find all the info I need to anwser the questions. My topic is not the easiest, but I will continue looking for info.

3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I will continue to look for info and ask the questions necessary to understand nad get the work done.

4. What will I do next? I will keep looking for the anwsers to my skinny questions until I have all the information necessary.

10 points Ask for help if you need it!
 * Teacher Response 3-21-07**

Entry 7--3-21-07

1. What have I learned today? I have learned a little about the histroy of the Romanovs. I am still trying to get everything organized and under control

2. What problems have I had? A lot actually. My topic is not the easiest to find information on, so I might have to alter some of my questions and make a few small changes. I was also really tired today and that didn't help my problems.

3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I will do what I can to make the changes that are necessary and do extra research at home, if I have too. I will also ask questions if I have any further problems.

4. What will I do next? I will continue to do my research and fix anything that needs fixing and keep doing my best.

10 points Don't feel bad if you have to change your topic. It's often part of the research process. Just let me know if you need help at all. I can help you find sources in the databases and in books if you've had trouble with that.
 * Teacher Response 3-22-07**

Entry 8--3-22-07

1. What have I learned today? I learned a lot more about my topic than yesterday. I changed my topic a little bit and that helped me find more info. 2. What problems have I had? It was a little bit hard at hte beginning, but hten Mrs. Goodall got some books with the perfect info in them so now I can finally really start my research. 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I will keep doing my research until I have all if hte skinny questions anwsered. 4. What will I do next? I will finish my research as quickly as possible.

10 points**
 * Teacher Response 3-23-07