2. When preparing to take a great leap forward in your teaching practice, finding inspiration is important, but sometimes you need more; you need support.
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5. #4 Has students build background knowledge #5 Gives ideas & tips for searching effectively #6 Links to citation sites #7 Provides tips & links for presenting
6. #8 The RPC Interface is Simple and User Friendly
7. #9 Aligns nicely with the inquiry model in Comprehension and Collaboration by Stephanie Harvey and Harvey Daniels #10 includes sidebar tips and added information #11 instructional components with examples for teachers and students #12 includes a grading rubric that can be used, modified or replaced
8. #13 Provides a solid five step model for navigating the research process but has the capability of being modified to follow the seven step guide to media making
9. When technology is poised to accelerate learning, first time drivers may want to put on a seat belt and check the airbags. Research Project Calculator may provide the support that makes taking on change a little less daunting.
10. The Research Project Calculator is funded by Minitex to develop Cool Tools for Minnesota secondary school students and their teachers.It is based on the original Assignment Calculator from the University of Minnesota Libraries. The Research Project Calculator can be found on the World Wide Web at http://rpc.elm4you.org/
11. Citations Harvey, S. (2009). Comprehension & collaboration : inquiry circles in action. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. New Research Project Calculator . (2010). New Research Project Calculator . Retrieved October 2, 2011, from http://rpc.elm4you.org/ Porter, B. (2007). ExTReme Make-Overs: Turning UP the H.E.A.T. BJPConsulting.com Porter, B. (n.d.). Seven Steps. sps-inquirycircles. Retrieved September 2, 2011, from sps-inquirycircles.wikispaces.com/DS+Seven
