My Woven Web

I found it extremely difficult to weave my ideas together via a graphic organizer, but in the end I found it very helpful for me to link my questions into new group. I was able to synthesize some of the groups of information to draw my own conclusions such as - the perception of redheads has a lot to do with the past actions of notorious redheads including Lizzie Borden, Eric the Red, and Napoleon.

To analyze and synthesize my information, I referred to questions suggested by Lamb in the Weaving-Synthesizing step:

"Have the most important questions been addressed?"

I actually feel that I answered questions during my process. The information was out there and readily accessible.

"Have any new questions arisen?"

Some new findings have arisen that make me wonder about expanding my topic a bit. I found an opposing viewpoint about redhead extinction. One researcher says it won't happen. I also found several studies on the link between redheads and cancer. I wonder how I can incorporate these findings into my product. I have yet to decide.

"Are there other ways to view the information or perspectives I should be considering?"

I am trying to also view this project as a non-redhead, because I want it to be interesting to others.

I'm trying to view the information about ways to stop redhead extinction objectively, but it's hard because one way of continuing red hair is to genetically alter it that way. I don't really think that's ethical, but it is certainly a way to continue red hair.

I used Inspiration to to weave my web of information. In this graphic, you will be able see my process from my initial topic, subtopic, questions/answers, new questions/answers, and inferences. (Just click on the image to enlarge it in your web browser).