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Growing up near a lake, an avid swimmer and interested in fishing and other water sports, Kayla was passionate about the issue of water pollution. She decided to investigate the problem of oil spills and environmentally safe options available to deal with this dilemma. She has no prior knowledge on the subject but is keen on getting started. She discusses this assignment with her parents over dinner that night but is discouraged that neither of her parents have any substantial knowledge on the subject.


 * Questions: **


 * Do you think that Kayla made a wise decision in selecting this topic even though she and her family have no prior knowledge? **


 * Is her topic “oil spills and environmentally safe clean up options” too broad, too narrow or just right? **


 * Where should she start her search? On the internet at home, the local library or the school library? **