Lara's Research Process

What went wrong?

Lara…

• Didn't know what the assignment required
• Didn't have a focused research question
• Didn't give herself enough time
• Wasn't using the appropriate tools

It's almost impossible to get an overview of a topic from a web search. As shown in this example, the PETA site showed only one side of the issue. Also, she didn't have enough time to really read the material.

For a research project you need time not only for the work, but to reflect as well. Lara didn't allow for that.