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 * Which breed is best for your family's circumstances? **


 * Your Final Choice : Explain why the breed you chose is best for your family. **
 * Once you have completed your research and made a final decision, include your results here. **

**Source Information:**

 * **Print** Source 1: ||  || **Print** Source 2: ||   ||
 * Author or Editor ||  || Author or Editor ||   ||
 * Title ||  || Title ||   ||
 * Publisher ||  || Publisher ||   ||
 * City of Publication ||  || City of Publication ||   ||
 * Year ||  || Year ||   ||


 * **Online** Source 1: ||  || **Online** Source 2: ||   ||
 * URL || http://www. || URL || http://www. ||
 * Author or Editor (if named) ||  || Author or Editor ||   ||
 * Website Title ||  || Website Title ||   ||
 * Page Title ||  || Page Title ||   ||
 * Date Last Updated ||  || Date Last Updated ||   ||

= Task 1: =
 * Directions ** : Using the resources available, brainstorm a list of dog breeds to which may be appropriate. Investigate each breed in more depth to determine which one will make the best pet for your family. Make sure to take in account your family’s circumstances.


 * You have been asked to select a dog for your family. However, you must keep certain needs in mind. **
 * Your sister is allergic to dogs with long fur.
 * You have a small backyard; it can’t be a big dog.
 * You have a 3 year old brother and the dog needs to be good with children.
 * You go away to your summer house and the dog needs to be able to be put in a small place in the car.
 * You will have little time for training each day; you need a smart dog who learns quickly.
 * You would like a dog who barks when the doorbell rings which makes you feel more protected.
 * Your family won’t be home during the day, so you need a dog who can be alone for hours without doing any damage to the house.

Brainstorm Results:


**In this assignment, what are you required to do?** ||  || **What are the key words or key phrases I can use to get the information I need?** || Hint: Breed Characteristics, temperament || =Step 3: Location & Access= ||  ||
 * **Big 6 Research Process:** || Enter your responses. As you type, the cells will expand to include your text. ||
 * **Step 1: Task Identification** ||  ||
 * **What information do I need to start the task (assignment)?**
 * = Step 2: Information Seeking Strategies = ||  ||
 * **What are some possible sources that I can use?** ||  ||
 * **Given the resources in our library and limited time, what are the best sources for you to use?** ||  ||
 * **Where can you go to find each of the sources you want to use?** || The TMS Library Media Center has a wide variety of sources in print and electronic format. ||
 * =Step 4: Use of Information= || Complete the grid to help you determine which breed would be best given the choices you have come up with. ||
 * **This is a good time to go back and recheck your task, your specific assignment. Then compare your assignment against the information you have found. Answer the following questions:**

1. Does the information included in the source help me complete my task?
1. Have you double-checked factual information in a couple of sources? 2. Have you recorded the bibliographic information for any sources you used? ||  || = =
 * ====If it does, then you will be able to start "extracting" the information.====
 * ====If it does not, you will need to look for information in other sources.==== ||  ||
 * ====2. Does the information give me any other key words or phrases that I can use to lead me to other information?==== ||  ||
 * Am I ready to start putting a draft of my project together?
 * =Step 5: Synthesis, Putting It Altogether= || Give yourself the time you need to make a rough draft, edit it and make a final copy before the work is due. You can start typing your final decision in the above section and then go back to make the editing changes necessary. ||
 * =Step 6: Evaluation= || **You** should be the first person to evaluate your own work. Ideally you will have finished your project in advance enough to check it thoroughly. After that, you could ask a classmate or family member if they have time to do it. Then,when you turn it in to the teacher to evaluate and grade, you will know it is the best work that you wanted to do. ||