Corey

- we were introduced to the research project and our class - we were taught the DLSOPE method which stands for; Define Locate Search Organize Present and Evaluate - we chose our groups - our group consists of: **//Jeanny Lieu, Alex Hua, Brandon O'connell, Paul Sakatunoff and Corey Partridge (me)//**
 * __Week 1:__**

- we investigated our learning styles and I discovered my learning styles are; **//Interpersonal, Visual / Spatial and Bodily / Kinesthetic//** - we discovered and presented our learning styles by comparing different tests - we named our group; **//Team Hua//** - updated my journal
 * __Week 2:__**

- we came up with suitable ideas for our groups research project - individually, we completed the Harvard Referencing Sheet - had a discussion about ideas for our research project - as a class we updated our journals according to what we have done so far.
 * __Week 3:__**

- we looked at MOODLE steps in a research project - learnt how to use the wonder wheel on Google - we began creating concept maps @ [|www.inspirationweb.com] - we indentified research and guiding questions - updated my journal
 * __Week 4:__**

- had a discussion about using MOODLE and wonder wheel - learnt how to log in all of our journal entries - we talked about primary and secondary resourcing; how primary source is direct and secondary source is when we research something.
 * __Week 5:__**

- decided to do our group project on; **//Make Poverty History,//** instead of the previous St.Claire idea - continued with and came up with many ideas for concept chart.
 * __Week 6:__**

- we sent an email to "//**Make Poverty History**//" we asked permission to become part of there campaign - we also asked them to send us some of there white bands. - I updated my journal including information from the previous two weeks.
 * __Week 7:__**

- in week 8, I started my Gantt chart which was meant to be started in week 7, but I have D2C every friday. - I updated my journal, including a copy of the Gantt chart. - prepared for an excursion to the city and sorted out all the permission slips and paper work.
 * __Week 8:__**
 * Gantt Chart Research Project 2010 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Task || Person || Time || Start || Finish || 1 || 2 || 3 || 4 || 5 || 6 || 7 || 8 || 9 || 10 || 11 || 12 || 13 || 14 || 15 || 16 || 17 || 18 ||  ||
 * Preliminary Activities || Responsible || (wks) ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Introduction to Project || Mr Street || 1 || 1 || 1 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Learning Styles || Mr Street || 1 || 1 || 2 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Harvard referencing system || Mr Street || 1 || 3 || 3 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Identifying interests || Mr Street || 1 || 3 || 4 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Writing hypothesis & guiding questions || Mr Street || 1 || 4 || 4 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Primary & secondary sources || Mr Street || 1 || 4 || 4 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Internet searches || Mr Street || 1 || 5 || 5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Conducting a survey || Mr Street || 1 || 7 || 7 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Conducting an interview || Mr Street || 1 || 8 || 8 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Research Plan ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Hypothesis || Team Hua || 4 || 6 || 9 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Guiding Questions || Team Hua || 3 || 7 || 9 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Concept Map || Team Hua || 3 || 7 || 9 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * GANTT Chart || Corey Partridge || 2 || 7 || 9 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Method of Presentation || Team Hua || 1 || 8 || 8 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Identifying Capabilities || Corey Partridge || 1 || 6 || 6 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Journal || Corey Partridge || 14 || 3 || 17 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Research ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Researching || Team Hua || 7 || 8 || 15 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Analysing Resources || Team Hua || 1 || 12 || 12 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Redefining research questions || Team Hua || 1 || 12 || 12 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Writing Research Reports ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
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 * Bibliography ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
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 * Evaluation of Reseach Project ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
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- updated my journal on monday - sent an email to the head office of the RSPCA - planned for the whole day excursion on wednesday - went on the excursion to the RSPCA with my group on wednesday - we were given the all clear to fundraise for the RSPCA (getting certificates) - my group worked on and finished the concept map - decided to begin planning for selling profitable items for the RSPCA, such as bracelets and key chains and we're making our own calenders with the pictures we take at the animal shelter
 * __Week 9:__**

- finished off gantt chart - updated journal
 * __Week 10:__**

//**Term 2**// __**Week 1:**__ - revised the plan - searched for the Lonsdale shelter on Google Maps - cancelled the trip to Lonsdale because it's too far away. - My group found another shelter near woodville. - Alex emailed Rosemary from the RSPCA asking if our group could change the animal shelter in Lonsdale to an animal shelter closer to our school__.__ - updated journal - talked to my group and Mr. Street about the surgery i would be having on May 7th

__**Week 2:**__ - we received an email from Rosemary informing us that we can go to animal welfare, but we have to swap organisations - my group decided not to swap organisations and start a new project, so we sent her an email asking her if she could take pictures for us or we take pictures from the internet - came up with a few ideas for our power point presentation.

- told my group that I would be gone friday and asked them to inform me of eny work that had to be done on my behalf - my group found out that animal welfare shelter near Woodville had already been shut down - helped alex continue with the power point - began planning how to get to and from Lonsdale - my group started planning a cupcake fundraising day
 * __Week 3:__**

- didn't do any work as I spent the week in hospital
 * __Week 4:__**

- was absent from school - spoke to brandon on facebook and asked if there was any work i needed to do - updated and added to my journals for weeks 8, 9, 10 of last term and weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this term
 * __Week 5:__**

- returned to school - my group told me that they planned an excursion on friday to the RSPCA head office to collect photos and ask survey questions - updated journal - wrote out permission slips for the excursion on friday. - went to the RSPCA head office in the city on friday - gave Rosemery the money our group raised from cupcake day - took photos with Rosemery and a puppy from the shelter
 * __Week 6:__**

- this week was the careers expo, so we only worked on the power point on wednesday - updated journal - worked with my group to finalise our presentation
 * __Week 7:__**

- continued to work on the power power - decided who was going to present each part of the power point - on wednesday we gave our presentation in J28 and I think it was very succesful.
 * __Week 8:__**