**Personal Inquiry**

Before I started this project, I basically was a novice to the inquiry approach. Oh sure, I knew how to search the world wide web. I knew how to find sources through the library, etc. I knew how to evaluate and organize information. After all, I have been inquiring all my life. However, I didn't realize how to inquire about the world. I didn't realize information inquiry was more than just reading, watching tv, listening to the news. I always have questions about everything, but before this project I didn't really take notice of the small things in life. I didn't look at a rose and wander what kinds of roses there are, or what parts of the country does a rose grow in. In other words, I found by doing this project that I was not a true inquirer. I did not know of the multitude of electronic tools there are available to me and to the world. I didn't even know a blog was. I didnt know about online journaling, pathfinders, an all of the numerous tools Dr. Lamb has shown our class.

The project has definitely helped me to evolve into a more experienced inquirer. I have learned to utilize many sources such as Inspiration, pathfinders, guidelines, and checklists.

During this project, I would have to say that my personal way of inquiry approach has changed. In future projects in my life I will know how to utilize all the sources. This will make my projects go smoothly from here on out.

I will also take with me the processes that students struggle through and the methods I can use to help them.

I can honestly say that I have a new approach to information inquiry!!!