Brainstorming

The ideas I have initially brainstormed will be typed on this page of my Wiki.

__My new topic:__ Phase 1:

TOPIC #1 One topic of interest to me is __humanitarian efforts__. There are two reasons that __humanitarian efforts__ are significant to me. The first reason that __humanitarian efforts__ are significant to me is because I think that there are people in need in the world, but the general public does not recognize this. The second reason that __humanitarian efforts__ are significant to me is because I want to make the world a better place for everyone to live. There are two reasons for which __humanitarian efforts__ are significant to community(-ies). The first reason that __humanitarian efforts__ are significant to the community of __Springfield__ is because if we are able to hold a blood drive, we can help the community by making blood more available for anyone that may be in need. The second reason for which __humanitarian efforts__ are significant to the community of __Springfield__ is that by educating the audience about the importance of humanitarian work, I can convince them that humanitarian work in high school will help build strong character.

Phase 2:

__TOPIC #1__ Why does society care about __humanitarian efforts__? ... I anticipate following the __Community Service__ project option. While conducting my research, I will be asking several questions. However, there is one overarching question which drives or compels my research and project. My overriding investigation asks: __How can humanitarian efforts not only help the group benefited by the work, but also the person or people conducting the work as well__? I identify two short-term goals (during the next two weeks) and two long-term goals (at the start of April 2010) my project: Short... 1. Research humanitarian work/efforts. 2. Speak with Mrs. Ward about the Blood Drive (planning, recruiting, training, scheduling, etc.) Long... 1. Recruit students for blood donation through advertising. 2. Write a paper about how humanitarian efforts can affect both the people being helped, and those helping. The point of my project is to demonstrate how humanitarian efforts can affect both the people being helped, and those helping.

Phase I: TOPIC #1 One topic of interest to me is __John F. Kennedy's assassination__. There are two reasons that John F. Kennedy's assassination is significant to me. The first reason that John F. Kennedy's assassination is significant to me is because __I am intrigued by the mystery that still surrounds his death, and I doubt what the government has told the public__. The second reason that John F. Kennedy's assassination is significant to me is because __I am interested in studying Forensic Sciences in college, and I think that modern forensics can be used to prove that there was more than one shooter involved in Kennedy's assassination__. There are two reasons for which John F. Kennedy's assassination is significant to community(-ies). The first reason that __John F. Kennedy's assassination is significant to the community of Springfield is__ __the fact that I can try to persuade the Township Police Department to use modern forensic sciences in order to solve crimes in the Township, and keep our community safe__. The second reason for which __John F. Kennedy's assassination is significant to the country is the fact that I will attempt to prove that the information given to the public by the government is false, and in doing so, prove that modern day forensic sciences can be used to solve crimes__.

TOPIC #2 A second topic of interest to me is __the need for a salary cap in Major League Baseball__. There are two reasons that the need for a salary cap in Major League Baseball is significant to me. The first reason that __the need for a salary cap in Major League Baseball is significant to me is because certain teams are in danger of becoming extinct__. The second reason that __the need for a salary cap in Major League Baseball is significant to me is because I think that the game of baseball is currently unfair for some teams__. There are two reasons for which the need for a salary cap in Major League Baseball is significant to community(-ies). The first reason that __the need for a salary cap in Major League Baseball is significant to the community of Philadelphia is that the Philadelphia Phillies would have had a much better chance at winning the World Series in 2009 if the Yankees were restricted by a salary cap__. The second reason for which __the need for a salary cap in Major League Baseball is significant to the community of Philadelphia is the fact that the Phillies would still have a good team and a good chance of winning the World Series again if there was a salary cap in MLB that restricted all teams__.

TOPIC #3 A third topic of interest to me is __the importance of a Master's degree__. There are two reasons that the importance of a Master's degree is significant to me. The first reason that getting a Master's degree is significant to me is because I believe that __education is a never-ending process that should continue throughout one's life__. The second reason that __getting a Master's degree is significant to me is because in today's job market, it is difficult to get a six-figure job without a Master's degree__. There are two reasons for which the importance of a Master's degree is significant to community(-ies). The first reason that __the importance of a Master's degree is significant to the community of Springfield is the opportunity for job expansion and economic growth__. The second reason for which __the importance of a Master's degree is significant to the community of Springfield is the possibility of an increase in highly educated citizens__.

Phase II:

TOPIC #1 John F. Kennedy's assassination is singularly significant because I can prove that modern forensic sciences can be applied to solve crimes that were wrongfully accused. I anticipate following the Internship project option. While conducting my research, I will be asking several questions. However, there is one overarching question which drives or compels my research and project. My overriding investigation asks: __How can modern day forensic science practices be used to solve cases that were once believed to be closed?__ I identify two short-term goals and two long-term goals for my project: Short... 1. Find a place for my internship. 2. Purchase a video that I watched on TV about the assassination. Long... 1. Persuade the class that there were multiple shooters in the JFK assassination. 2. Persuade the class that modern forensics can be used to solve crimes that were wrongfully accused. The point of my project is to get a head start on forensic techniques, as I look to study Forensic and Investigative Sciences in college.

TOPIC #2 The need for a salary cap in Major League Baseball is singularly significant because something needs to be done in order to make. I anticipate following the Product Development project option. While conducting my research, I will be asking several questions. However, there is one overarching question which drives or compels my research and project. My overriding investigation asks: __How can a salary cap in Major League Baseball not only make the game more fair, but also help improve the economy in several cities?__ I identify two short-term goals and two long-term goals for my project: Short... 1. Get in touch with David Montgomery (or another representative of the Phillies). 2. Script an Interview. Long... 1. Interview David Montgomery 2. Film and edit the interview so that I can insert a few small clips into my presentation. The point of my project is to teach the class the importance of a Salary Cap in Major League Baseball.

TOPIC #3 The importance of a Master's degree is singularly significant because I think education is a very important thing that never ends. I anticipate following the Product Development project option. While conducting my research, I will be asking several questions. However, there is one overarching question which drives or compels my research and project. My overriding investigation asks: __How important is a Master's degree in today's job market?__ I identify two short-term goals and two long-term goals for my project: Short... 1. Create a survey about future aspirations, including job, education, and salary. 2. Contact various local business owners. Long... 1. Take the information gathered from my survey and sort out the amount of schooling and salary (either desired or obtained). 2. Make connections about the amount of schooling and salary. The point of my project is to demonstrate how more schooling can benefit one's life in many ways.