The document compares the process of cooking a meal to doing a research project. Both involve 6 key steps: 1) defining the task or menu, 2) determining necessary ingredients/information and potential sources, 3) locating and accessing the ingredients/sources, 4) using the found ingredients/information, 5) preparing and combining all elements, and 6) reviewing and evaluating the final product/answers. Important aspects of both processes include carefully following directions, citing sources, and presenting the final work.