Libby

1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
 * Entry 1--- Reflection on Previous I Search Experiences (Sunday, April 6)**
 * Some previous projects we have worked on include The Presidential Caucus, Beyond Hammurabi, and The Labyrinth Project.

2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
 * Looking things up on a computer, encyclopedia, or any other book.

3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
 * The Labyrinth project was a success because it was really neat to see how they were made and I learned a lot by researching.

1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
 * Entry 2 --- Reflection on Webbing Process (Monday, April 7)**
 * It helped me become a better researcher and I knew how to find better sources.

1. Topic:
 * Entry 3 --- Why I Chose This Topic and What I Know About My Topic (Monday, April 7)**
 * The Great Depression in the United States

2. Why you chose it:
 * I chose it because I was really interested in what happened and how people got through it. We talked about it a little in English class, but I would like to know more.

3. What you already know about your topic:
 * It was a devastating period of time.
 * Associated with the stock market crash in 1929 in the United States.
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression_in_the_United_States

1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
 * 4 - Pre-Notetaking Activity - in class (Tuesday, April 8)**


 * How did the Great depression affect the U.S.?(FAT Question)**

-What day did it happen? -How did it happen? -How did they deal with it/How did they get by? -If so, how? Specifically, what did they do? -Were other countries affected too?
 * What event started the Great Depression?
 * Who did the Great Depression affect?
 * Did people help/try to fix the problem?
 * Who did it affect most?
 * What happened to the people with jobs?
 * Was the government helpful during this period of time?
 * What exactly is a Hooverville?
 * In what ways did FDR help?

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?
 * 5 - Reflections on Pre-Notetaking - for homework (Tuesday, April 8)**
 * The pre-note-taking sheet helped a lot because it helped me get a variety of ideas of what I will be looking for when researching my topic. The example that Mrs. Goodall gave made it very easy to find a fat question on The Great Depression.

1. What have I learned today?
 * 6 - Search Log (Wednesday, April 9)**
 * Today, I learned a lot more about my topic and answered a good amount of questions.

2. What problems have I had?
 * I'm worried about not finding the answers to my specific questions. Also, it takes a long time for me to make just one notecard.

3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
 * I plan on using my time wisely and maybe even make some new questions.

4. What will I do next?
 * I will continue with my research.

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?
 * 7 - Search Log (Thursday, April 10)**
 * I learned that there were a lot of people affected by The Great Depression and how they dealt with it.
 * So far, I haven't had any problems.
 * None
 * Gather more information on my topic and complete most of my questions.

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?
 * 8 - Search Log (Sunday, April 13)**
 * I need to learn how to focus more.
 * Not using my time wisely at all. I can't find most of the answers to my questions.
 * Keep track of time and don't get distracted by people. I should narrow my questions to make it easier.
 * "#3 "