Investigate Template

Investigate

1. Identify the Problem

·       Write 1 paragraph that Explains the problem and then,

·       Write 1  separate paragraph(s) which Discuss the relevance of this task by connecting this    task to an Area of Interaction - Community and Service.

Paragraph 1

·       State the problem (exactly) (The problem I am going to solve in CT class this term is, "Using Computer Technology how can I help other teens transition into a new culture?")

·       Restate the problem in your own words (In other words, "      ?")

·       Discuss relevance.  (2 or 3 sentences  saying why we are doing this project)

·       Offer a solution (say how you will solve your problem) (To solve my problem I will create a . . .)

·       Say “who” you customer is (your peers, other teenagers between the ages of 12-17)

Next Connect your project to 1 Area of Interaction.

Paragraph 2

·       Say how your project connects  to the Area of Interaction 

         (You could begin like this:  My project connects to Community and Service because . . . )

·       Develop your ideas into a paragraph of at least 6 sentences

2. Develop a Design Brief
Please write a sentence to introduce this part of the project. (This is the part of the project where I will ask and answer questions that will help me solve my unit problem.)

• What is a wiki?  Explain, Include detailed information
• What information should I include on my wiki page?  (Look at 3 different websites for your country to gather information and ideas.) Analyze findings - what did you like?  what didn't you like? include url of website and printscreen.
• What information will I include on my wiki page? Explain.  (Look at the existing wiki pages to get ideas).  Include that information here. You can copy/paste info into the wiki page BUT you must source it properly.
• Gather images for your page.  (Keep them in a file folder.)  Keep a list of the url where you got the picture or use Royalty Free pictures.
• Gather links and videos for your page.  (Keep them in a file folder.)

Remember to use more than 5 sources to complete this work.  Use in-text referencing and create a Bibliography.
3. Formulate a Design Specification
Based on your research you should have a good idea about what characteristics that your wiki page should have. You have 2 tasks:

1) Include a list of 5 specifications.  Say why you are including each specification. 

For instance:  I will include images. Images add interest and colour to a page. 

2) Then create a questionnaire (and a rating scale) to test your wiki page at the end of the project.

Make 1 question for each Design Specification.