This document outlines 6 steps for dissecting and answering a research question: 1) define the question, 2) identify key terms, 3) determine the main learning, 4) generate smaller questions from terms, 5) research answers to smaller questions, and 6) answer the overall question using the research. An example research question is provided about how maps, globes and other tools help humans understand spatial relationships. Smaller questions are generated about how maps, globes and GPS specifically help with spatial relationships, and answers to these questions demonstrate how the tools can be used to understand object locations.