This document is a research form for a student exploring the Quad Cities area. It outlines the steps taken in the research process so far. The student hopes to learn more about their independent study topic through interviewing someone and taking photos/video during a location visit. Their final project will be presented at a showcase event on May 4th. The student has questions and needs to finalize preparations. They have been researching various sources which will be cited. Overall, the research process has been a learning experience that will help the student progress in life.

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The Research Plan
Step 1.What is your Independent Study Project About?
Answer:
What are three things that you hope to find out and learn?
Objective 1:
Objective 2:
Objective 3:
How has the process so far allowed you to accomplish these three goals?
Step 2.Interview
Who are you going to interview?
When will you interview this person?
What do you hope to learn or already learned from the interview?
Notes:
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Step 3.On Location visit
Activity: You are also required to go on location to take photos and video of your research project topic.
Where have you visited or plan to visit?
What do you hope to learn and gather from the visit?
Step 4.Project
Please describe what your final showcase will look like and include:
How does this project demonstrate your skills and abilities to be part of ELP?
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Step 5. Reflection
What concerns or questions do you have at this point?
What else do you need to get done to be ready for May 4th?
Step 6. Considerations
What will you need for the Showcase Night?
We cannot guarantee laptops or other electronics. I have warned students to stay away from PowerPoint to
keep the need for laptop needs to a minimum.
Please let us know what you will need and we will try to make the necessary adjustments
Step 7. Sources
You have been asked to use the research forms provided. Please include below the websites, books, and
other materials used to gather your information below. It is important for us to give credit to the sources
we have used. We will be working with citing information next week so please document all sources.
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Step 8. Journey Reflection
What have you learned through this process? I am not talking about facts from your project, but in terms of
yourself while working hard the last four weeks. How do you think this will help you as you progress in life?
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