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Step One

Questioning and Planning

Step Two

Gathering, Sorting,
Sifting

StepThree

Synthesis and Evaluation

Step Four

Refined Gathering, Sorting, Sifting
Step Five
Final
Synthesis
and
Evaluation
Step Six

Preparing the Project

Step Seven

Present Your
Project

Step Two: Gathering, Sorting, and Sifting

Beginning your research...
Now you are ready to dig a little deeper into the original websites
"What are Fractals?"and"What's so Hot about Fractals?"

Remember the compelling question:
What essential information should you communicate to the representatives about FRACTALS? During your presentation, you will want to appear relaxed and knowledgeable about this topic. Keep in mind that you will only have 15 minutes to convince the committee that you should be selected as one of the summer interns.

Gather information from a variety of sources:

Encyclopedias (print and CD-ROM)
Books
Magazines
Internet websites
Electronic databases, such as Electric Library

Remember to cite your references. Check the MLA guidelines and examples for citing resources.
Check with your teacher or library media specialist, however, because your school may use a different format.

Sorting and sifting
Sort your research findings by using note cards or your note-taking organizer.

Sift through the resources, eliminating those that do not answer your questions.