Investigation Planning Form
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What effect of energy development (or energy use or both) are you going to investigate?
Is this effect an issue? Explain why or why not. (NOTE: It may be recommended or required that
you investigate an issue.)
Write the research question(s) that will guide your investigation.
Before you begin your investigation, summarize what you currently know about this effect and
indicate if any of this information comes from class activities.
If it is an issue, summarize what you think are the differing viewpoints.
How do you plan to conduct the investigation? (Describe strategies you plan to use, such as
library searches, Internet searches, letters to professionals, interviews, and surveys.)