Research+Project

=How can more people gain access to a better education? =

October 22nd, 2010 Goal: To Find a least 10-15 creditable websites for my research topic and post it on Diigo.

Here are some websites that I'v found so far:

http://www.clintonfoundation.org/what-we-do/clinton-global-initiative/what-we-ve-accomplished

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/en/doc/2003-09/29/content_268425.htm

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/3851

http://future.wikia.com/wiki/Education

http://www.contentcaboodle.com/news-and-society/education/improving-education-in-third-world-countries.html

http://trcb.com/news-and-society/international/problems-of-third-world-countries-2130.htm

Exit Pass: Today, I found really interesting websites about my topic. Since I was so busy making comments on what've found, I only 5. I feel though it was a productive effort.

 October 25th, 2010 Goal: To find a least 5 more websites and then start planning how I'm gonna write my Intro. Comments: While I was researching I discovered that: - Third world nations are plagued with the problem of high illiteracy level -development in the educational sector plays a vital role in the overall growth of any country. ( Comment: When I read this I thought that if we don't educate our children, then how can we hope for a better future.) - more the 40% of the world population Brainstorming:

Introduction: -Start with why education is important. -Add Reasons why education in 3rd world countries should be improved. -Explain why Education is such a global issue. Exit Pass: Today, I felt like I got a lot done. I found 3 more interesting websites. From the information I gather I feel that I've learned more about my topic. I even felt confident to start brainstorming for my intro paragraph. <span style="color: #666666; font-family: Times; font-size: 20px; line-height: 30px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">October 26th, 2010 <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;"> Goal: To find more information to support my certain information and continue to brainstorming. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;"> What I just Learned: <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;"> Education is the most neglected issue in third world countries. (Comment: Well most people are more worried about food, fresh water, and shelter. The basics needs of all living organisms, but what people don't realize is that with a better education it can insure a better future.) <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;"> Exit Pass: Today, I learned about education in 3rd world countries. I found out how neglected this issues is. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;"> October 27,2010 <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;"> Goal: Complete Brainstorm Activity  <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;"> Brainstorm Activity: =<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">**Audience** **(who do you want to share your message with?)** **//My target audience is students and teachers.//** **Purpose** **(what do you want to accomplish with your message?)** My purpose is to bring to light how serious of an issues a lack of Education does to a country and how important it is for education to be for both genders. **Message** **(what is the main point/thesis?)** **//My message is that education is important and it can change lives.//** **I want my audience to think** **I want my audience to feel** **I want my audience to do** //**They should think that with education comes greater oppunity.**// //**They should feel that the everyone should have equal chances at getting an education.**// //**They should become more aware about this issue and spread the word about how serious it is.**// **I want my audience to walk away with the idea that. . .** They should take in account how lucky they are that they have access to all these educational oppunities and not take if for granted. =