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I-SEARCH - Part 1 - What You Know, Assume or Imagine

Part 1 - What You Know, Assume, or Imagine

I-Search is a technique designed to take you through discovery and on to research results. Discovery comes first; then the research; then the results

The I-Search process allows you to take an active role in this discovery; to hunt for facts and truths firsthand, and to make a step-by-step record of your research process.

No outside resources are needed for Part 1. Is there a topic in you about which you feel strongly?

Don't start your research in Part 2, until you have a good list [about 1 page] in outline form.

Think about about where you will be looking for information for your topic.

Make a list of what you know or who might be good sources.

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Need Help Thinking About a Topic?

Start with these resources ! Remember, in this part your task is only to make an outline of what you know, assume or imagine. Once you have your outline, then start your research.

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