Chris

Entry 1 3-14-07 1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done? 2. Based on these projects, what does //research// mean to you? 3. Describe one of your research successes or **failures**. Why was the experience positive or negative?

The most recent research I have done in a class is the Labyrinth Project in Mrs.Daquano's class. We also researched some ancient empires. To me, research is going to multiple sources and finding information on a given or chosen topic. Research can be fun but it can also be very dull. I have been succesfull at researching because I find it easy and not that stressfull. The only failure I've ever had was on an obscure research project in 7th grade. Most of the experiences that I have had with researching have been positive, just because the teachers give the websites and books for us to find our information.


 * Teacher Response March 15**

Great! Positive experiences! I enjoyed your entry. Your grade is my first 10/10.

Mrs. D

I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
 * Entry 2 3-15-07**

I think the webbing process did help me because it gave me a better look on many different topics. This was good because now I know what I can expect from each topic and if each topic has valuable information. The webbing proscess also kept everything organized and it will be easier to find the right information.

- Why I Chose This Topic and What I Know About My Topic (due Fri, Mar 16)** 1. Topic: 2. Why you chose it: 3. What you already know about your topic
 * Entry 3 3-15-07

My topic is on the country of Sri Lanka during the middle ages. I chose this topic because I wanted my topic to be unic and to be out of the ordinary. I also think that culturalaly, Sri Lanka has a lot of information to offer. To say the truth, I do not know much at all about my topic. I know a little about its geography but thats really it. Thats part of the reason I am researching it, because I do not know alot about it.

Your grade is 20/20.
 * Teacher Response March 16**

Entry 4 3-16-07 FAT QUESTION: What was everyday life like in Sri Lanka during the middle ages?

SKINNY QUESTIOINS 1.Where is Sri Lanka? 2.What are some of the geographical features of Sri Lanka? 3.Why is the island named Sri Lanka? 4.What was the primary religion in Sri Lanka? 5.What type of wildlife did Sri Lanka have? 6.How did art effect everyday life in Sri Lanka? 7.What type of art did the people of Sri Lanka create? 8.When was Sri Lanka first discovered? 9.Why would Sri Lanka be a good or bad place to live during the middle ages? 10.What was the food like in Sri Lanka during the middle ages? 11.What did people do for recreation in Sri Lanka during the middle ages? 12.How did people get around on the island of Sri Lanka? 13.What was the government like in Sri Lanka during the middle ages? 14.How is the weather in Sri Lanka? 15.How did they make money in Sri Lanka? 16.Did they have trade in Sri Lanka?

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?
 * Entry 5 3-16-07**

This helped me keep this organized and it will make my researchc so much easier. Creating the fat question was very easy because I already had a basic idea of what I wanted to do.


 * Teacher Response March 20 - I like this topic. good luck! 20/20**

Entry 6 3-21-07 1. What have I learned today? 2. What problems have I had? 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? 4. What will I do next?

Today I've learned some more of the basic information on my topic. I haven't had any problems yet and everything has gone smoothly. Next, I will try to go more indepth on my topic and learn more about its culture.


 * Teacher Resources March 21 - Good job. 10/10.**

1. What have I learned today? 2. What problems have I had? 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? 4. What will I do next?
 * Entry 7 3-13-07**

I've countinued my research on the culture and history of Sri Lanka I didn't encounter any problems today except with some of my notecards, but me and Mrs.Goodall got that fixed.


 * Teacher Response March 22 - Good job. 10/10.**

Entry 8 3-22-07 1. What have I learned today? 2. What problems have I had? 3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? 4. What will I do next?

I learned alot about the wildliffe of Sri Lanka and I learned about some of their major cities. I did not encounter any issues today and my research went very well