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Will my question or questions lead me to answers that will fulfill my purpose for research?

My questions will fulfill my purposes for research because they appeal to all aspects of the topic, including the counterclaim.

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Can my question be answered through investigation?

My question can be investigated through investigation. There are a variety of resources i can use, including college journals, news articles, and primary sources such as teens who drink, and doctors.

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What do you expect to find?

I expect to find very alarming facts and statistics about underaged drinking but i also expect the research to prove my point.

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Why am i doing this research?

I am doing this research to gain a greater understanding of a topic that is relevant to my generation. In addition, I can relate to the topic because I have been exposed to it and I have seen what drinking has done to people i knew who used to have a lot of potential.

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What intriguing questions do i have about the die or topic?

What is the disciplinary protocol for teens caught with alcohol?
What treatment options are available to teen alcoholics?
Does alcohol have any health benefits, even if it is virtually insignificant? (appeal to opposing view point)

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Am i interested enough in the idea or topic to investigate it?

I am very interested in this topic. I have been exposed to underaged drinking and I have seen people throw their lives away because they chose to drink and do drugs instead of attending classes. I have lost a lot of friends because i do not want to associate myself with people like that. I have a personal connection to my topic. 

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Do I know enough about the idea or topic to ask good questions?

I believe that I know enough about the topic to ask good questions. Through research I have eliminated my misconceptions, and gained a strong horizon of knowledge in addition to my preexisting knowledge of the topic from prior research and exposure to the topic.

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What background information would help me get an overview of my topic?

I have background information on teenaged drinking because I was exposed to it all throughout middle school and high school. I have witnessed first-hand what drinking has done to those who participate in it. In addition to primary sources, I am also familiar with disciplinary protocol as it pertains to underaged alcoholics.

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What do I already know about this topic?

I know that alcoholism is very common amongst teens. There are many factors that contribute to teens drinking; including, but not limited to: Social factors, upbringing, and other forms of exposure. The drinking age is 21 but a large percentage of people under 21 drink anyway.

Prompt 5

    Something that confuses me is how computers are programmed. I understand coding is used, but I don not understand how things like fonts are made, or how all common features and programs are made. I ask myself how a series of 0's and 1's can be used to make things as simple as clipart and as complex as photoshop.
     Another thing that confuses me is why people in my age group smoke. They were all born after cigarettes were proven to cause cancer. With this knowledge, why would they choose to smoke? Smoking used to be encouraged, but this generation has been warned about it for their whole lives.
     To resolve my confusion I can conduct research. I can also consult with teachers for knowledge. With an array of accessible research resources, I have no excuse to be confused.

Prompt 4

     When I want to learn something, I have a tendency to go out at learn it. I wanted to learn how to play soccer, and when I learned it I tried out for the Varsity soccer team and made it. I wanted to learn how to ride a bike, and now I bike 20 miles a week to prepare for the 5boro tour. One thing I would love to learn is how to cook well. 

     I have the ability to cook, however, I can only cook certain things like pasta and rice dishes. I would like to be able to cook more difficult dishes like poultry (which I avoid because I don't want to undercook it and make anyone sick). I have been complimented on the dishes I make, but they are very simple dishes. I would like to be complimented on a difficult dish. 

    To learn how to cook more difficult dishes, I will practice as often as I can. Though I am not expecting immediate success, I hope to gradually enhance my abilities through trial and error. 

How I Learn (Prompt 3)

     Learning is defined as the acquisition of knowledge or skills. There is a variety of learning styles. These include visual learning, auditory learning, and kinesthetic learning. Visual learners may require charts, images, or body language to acquire knowledge or skills. Auditory learners benefit most from lectures, discussions, and verbal readings. Kinesthetic learners acquire knowledge and skills by participating in hands-on activities (Labs, models, etc.), which is why they are referred to as physical learners. I have displayed these different learning styles throughout my 4 years at CSIHSIS. 
     In freshman year I took art. I succeeded through visual learning. When the art teacher showed us how to model or paint or draw something I grasped the concept quickly by watching her do it first. The result of this was a quality portfolio, and going from novice to moderate.  
     In CRS I am an auditory learner. I am told what to do and I do it. It is important to listen to instructions. The lessons stick in my head i know how to proceed when steps and methods are given. 
     In my chemistry class last year I was a kinesthetic learner. Lessons were not sticking with me.  However, I did very well in labs, and suddenly things started to make more sense. If I didnt know the answer to a question on a test I would think back to the lab and logically apply what i learned. 

Prompt 2

     The first research project I remember doing was in elementary school. I was in 2nd grade. My science teacher assigned us to research and write a paper about our favorite animal. I chose to write about sharks because when I was younger I was very fascinated by sharks

     From what I remember, my class and I walked to the school library and picked out books on the animals of our choice. I was never taught about the research process when I was little. I was given a book and took it upon myself to do the rest. 

     I recall enjoying the research project very much because I was researching a topic I was fascinated by. I typically, and genuinely enjoy research when it is about a topic I enjoy. This has proven to be true for my entire education from 2nd grade until now. Motivation comes from interest. 

     

Essay on Engrade Questions

     The last time I was assigned a research project was in my sophomore year in journalism. The assignment was to write an investigative journalism paper. To complete the assignment, I had to follow a step-by-step process.

     The first step of the process was to pick a topic. My teacher allowed everyone in the class to select their own topics. I work better when I am able to choose a topic, especially when I have prior knowledge on the topic. I decided to write my paper on the carcinogens in fast food preservatives. The next step was to research the topic. This was not easy, because there were not many credible sources. Another difficulty was citing the sources, specifically formatting the citation into the paper. The actual citing was simple after my teacher showed me Easybib.com. The final process was to draft, draft, draft, and draft until perfection. The repetitive drafting process is very importing because every draft brings you closer to perfection.

     Though I faced a few difficulties, such as finding credible sources, and citing them properly, I genuinely enjoyed working on this assignment, because it gave me the opportunity to expand on something I love: journalism. In hindsight, this assignment also gave me a bit of background knowledge of College Research Skills as well. 

What are you thirsting to learn? Why?

What connections did you make between today’s lesson and your own personal experiences?

What was an idea/ experience that came up today that you think should be “trashed”? Why?

What was the most important thing you learned today? Why was it important? How was it the same as or different from what you already knew?

What was the CORE IDEA of the whole lesson? What makes it “core”? How did it relate to what you already know?

What were some general things you learned today? specific things? How were they the same as or different from what you already know?

What were some reactions you had to the information we addressed today (e.g., surprises, conflicts, regrets? joys? etc.)?

What did you notice about your thinking when working on the hands-on activity?

When did you realize that you could use other resources to help solve your information need? When did you realize that you needed other resources?

How did you go about evaluating....? What did you focus on when evaluating?

What evidence can you offer that shows your commitment to being accurate? seeking accuracy?

What evidence can you offer that shows your commitment to being clear? seeking clarity?

What evidence can you offer that shows stick-to-it-ness (persistence) even when the task was hard or unclear?

When did you want to give up? What did you do to prevent it?

How did others’ ideas differ from yours? How were differences discussed/addressed?

• What did you already know of the material presented in the lesson?
I knew what a blog is and what it is composed of. 
• What did you learn? What material was new to you? What were the three most important things you learned in today’s lesson/independent practice?
I learned how to actually make the blog (via Blogger). The three most important things I learned were how to make blog lists, how to arrange objects on the blog, and how to create an online survey/poll.
• What did you understand most/least about today’s lesson and independent practice?
• What would you like to know more about the material?
• What questions do you still have?
Can a blog be used for selling items or services?
• How is the information you learned applicable to your other class assignments? How is this class helping you with research in your other classes?
This is not helping me with research in my other classes. Blogs are NOT reliable sources, unless you're writing a paper on blogging. • How is this class different from any others you've taken in high school?
This class is more hands on than any of my other classes. 
• How is this class the same as any others you've taken in high school?'
To complete the task (making a blog), I had to follow the instructions given to me by my teacher. • What did you learn from reading someone else’s blog? Did it help you write your own blog entry?
• If there was a reading assignment, what did you learn from the reading assignment? What did you not understand? What prior knowledge did you bring to the reading material?
• Did you have a need for information today? If so, how did you go about finding it?