Gina


 * 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?
 * Some of the previous research projects I have done includes our recent labyrinth project, sixth grade's epilepsy project, roman underworld for Latin, and fourth grade's Colorado state project.
 * To me, research means finding useful information through books and computers.
 * One of my research successes occurred when I found the perfect website for a particular research project.
 * This experience was positive because I was able to find answers quickly and efficiently.

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


 * Entry 2 3/15/07**

1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
 * I think the webbing process helped me find a topic because my search results were broad and useful.

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


 * Entry 3/15/07**

1. Topic: //Greek Philosophers// 2. Why you chose it: //I want to know more about how famous Greek philosophers influenced ancient Greece and today.// 3. What you already know about your topic: //I already know a few famous Greek philosophers.//

Sounds interesting 10 points
 * Teacher Response 3/16/07**


 * Entry 4 3/18/07**

1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic. 16. How did philosophers’ theories help other Greek citizens?
 * 1) Who was the most famous Greek Philosopher of Greece?
 * 2) How were Greek philosophers treated in their every day lives?
 * 3) What were philosopher’s lifestyles?
 * 4) What kinds of things did Greek philosophers study?
 * 5) Where did Greek philosophers live?
 * 6) How did other defying Greek citizens oppose philosophers?
 * 7) What are the most famous Greek philosophers known for?
 * 8) How did Greek philosophers influence today’s educators?
 * 9) What is the true meaning of philosophy?
 * 10) Why did Greek philosophers choose to study what they studied?
 * 11) What inspired Greek philosophers to become a philosopher?
 * 12) How did philosophers try proving theories to other Greek citizens?
 * 13) How did Greek philosophers avoid disputes?
 * 14) When did Greek philosophers come to the climax of their theories?
 * 15) What places were Greek philosophers known about in their lifetime?

9 points - you didn't specify your fat question and the other questions you are going to use.
 * Teacher Response 3-20-07**


 * Entry 5 3/18/07**

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?
 * The pre-notetaking sheet helped me find both focus for my topic and reasearch questions to investigate by allowing me to think further into my topic. It also helped me think of a specific part of my topic I wanted to do. I found it difficult to create a fact question from my ideas, because I had listed more than one.

10 points
 * Teacher Response 3-20-07**


 * Entry 6 3/20/07**

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 learned how to use noodle bib note cards, which will help me with this and future research projects. I have also learned how to research a specific topic.
 * The only problem I had today was finding presentable information on my topic. My topic is a topic most people usually do not pay close attention to. For this reason, it is difficult for me to find answers to my skinny questions leading up to my fat question.
 * In order to overcome this problem, I will have to broaden up my skinny questions so the articles I find will have answers to my skinny question.
 * Next, I will find more information so I can be clear with my understanding of Greek philosophers influence of their time.

10 points I thought your fat question was how the philosophers' theories influenced society (or helped other Greek citizens).
 * Teacher Response 3-21-07**


 * Entry 7 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 learned how to work quickly and efficiently, so I can get my work done.
 * The only problem I had today was finding answers to my more detailed skinny questions. It seems as if the databases do not have a good amount of information about my topic.
 * The only way to overcome this problem is for me to change my skinny question to a more non-detailed question.
 * Next, I will hurry up and find books for me to source and find valuable information.

10 points I think you'll have an easier time now that you've changed your topic.
 * Teacher Response 3-22-07**


 * Entry 8 3/23/07**

1. What have I learned today? 2. What problems have I had?
 * Today, I learned how to manage my time wisely. Now, I have a new and easier topic to focus on.
 * The only problem I had today was taking in so much information at one time.

3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? 4. What will I do next?
 * To overcome this problem, I am going to have to do more reasearch at home during the weekend.
 * Next, I will get mad at myself and continue reasearching about my topic to get it finished before my nerve-wrecking week next week.