Lesson 2: Task Definition
Defining the Task and Gathering Information
When you first get a rubric for a project...
Your teacher explains the project. Often, it seems clear and you don't ask any questions. But then, as you read over the rubric and assignment you may get nervous about what you're being asked to do. The point of the project may be unclear.
The first step in a research process is to define the task in your own words. To define the task means to write clearly what your teacher is asking you to do. Share this definition with your teacher to make sure that you properly understand the project guidelines.
An excellent way to begin your research process is to formulate a list of questions that you might have about the topic or issue that you will be researching. You cannot begin a project without thinking about the following questions:
Complete Lesson 2 in your packet before moving to Lesson 3.
Your teacher explains the project. Often, it seems clear and you don't ask any questions. But then, as you read over the rubric and assignment you may get nervous about what you're being asked to do. The point of the project may be unclear.
The first step in a research process is to define the task in your own words. To define the task means to write clearly what your teacher is asking you to do. Share this definition with your teacher to make sure that you properly understand the project guidelines.
An excellent way to begin your research process is to formulate a list of questions that you might have about the topic or issue that you will be researching. You cannot begin a project without thinking about the following questions:
- Do I understand what I am being asked to do? Can I rewrite the assignment tasks in my own words?
- Do I have a final goal ? What is it? (think here about the knowledge you want to learn, the grade you hope to achieve, etc.)
- How will I present my research?
Complete Lesson 2 in your packet before moving to Lesson 3.