Beginning Your Research

When you were little, you probably had all kinds of dreams about who you wanted to be when you grew up.  You may have acted as the role of a teacher and taught lessons to other kids or even your stuffed animals.  You may have pretended to be a firefighter, rescuing your playmates from burning buildings.  You may have even pretended to be an NBA star, making the buzzer beating winning three point shot. However, as you have gotten older, you may realize that it takes not only desire but also certain skills and abilities for certain jobs.  It is a blending of those dreams and abilities that will help you make informed decisions about possible careers you might want to pursue in your adult life.   In this topic, you will begin to narrow down your career research choices by using search strategies and your own interests.

Essential Questions

• Why are some websites better to use than other sites for research purposes?
• What are some steps to take before beginning research on a topic?