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Given an assignment to research a topic and create a report, a simple process is:

1. understand the assignment, what's expected and clarify any questions
   1. when is each part of the project due?
   2. who can help define what's needed? when?
   3. what's the easiest way to write a report on the computer ?  Google docs 
2. create a plan to productively find the information you'll need and create the report - what are the sections of the reportask for help on the plan if needed? how to build each?
   1. what are the output requirements needed in your report?
   2. create the outline of the report based on the assignment and expectations
   3. Table of Contents >> what's the executive summary ( key points only )? the introduction? the steps? the conclusions? the next steps? the referernce list ?
3. ask for help on the plan if needed
4. find information sources for each section of the report
   1. what inputs were given as resources?
   2. what resources can provide input for each section of the output requirements?  wikipedia? google search? AI tools? books? other?
   3. a general list of info sources includes: wikipedia, Google search, Google Gemini, ChatGPT
   4. review the research material for each section of the report outline
   add your own ideas to each section
   1. taking notes on the most important ideas and facts
   2. for each item in the research material provide proper references and quote the sources to identify whose work it is
5. add your own ideas to each section
   1. what are the key questions about this topic you want to know? what does your audience want to know?
   2. what are 3 interesting facts you discovered?
   3. what key ideas did you find for each section of the report?
   4. what do you feel is the MOST important question raised and the MOST important idea for each section?

EXAMPLE ASSIGNMENT FOR A REPORT

Research the history of a college or college program that is specifically intended for Deaf students. This could be Gallaudet University, the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, or a program such as the one at California State University-Northridge. Find out what is notable about the program and why a Deaf student might want to attend. Also look at a hearing college program and what accommodation they provide to deaf students.



Now organize your research and ideas to write a three- to five-page formal paper. Summarize the ideas of your sources and edit your paper to make sure it is clear, well-organized, and thoughtful.



Use at least one source that is in ASL with captions, and use quotations, facts, definitions, and ASL terminology.



Turn in your formal paper.

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