My Inquiry: Like or Unlike Children's Inquiry

My personal inquiry experiences are. . .

Like children & YA

Unlike children & YA

-I am apprehensive and overwhelmed at the beginning of my project. (Wondering) -I am eager to get to the product and sometimes feel like skipping process. (Wiggling & Weaving) -I am easily distracted with new information and sometimes irrelevant information (especially if it’s fun & entertaining). (Webbing) -I am excited about my topic and want to share information with classmates, family, and friends via my web site. If I had to present the information in the form of public speaking I would be NERVOUS. (Wrapping & Waving) -I am still afraid of the recursive process and going back to reflect on my questions and possibly change directions. When I was younger, I simply didn’t do it. I was inflexible. (Wiggling)

-I realize the amount of time that needs to go into a good inquiry. (Wondering) -I have several years advantage over children in general world knowledge and subject knowledge. (Wondering & Weaving) -I may not be as open-minded about choosing a topic because of my world knowledge. (Watching) -With professional training in reference, I am well versed in search methods, electronic resources, databases, reference books, etc. (Webbing) -My synthesizing and writing skills might be better because of years of practice in an academic and business setting. (Weaving & Wrapping) -I might be a little more critical on myself than younger students (Wishing)