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Think about how you have searched for information in the past compared to what you practiced today. How is creating specific search phrases different from just “Googling” a topic? Explain how this strategy will improve the quality of your research.

 Searching specific search phrases is different than googling a topic because searching a specific search phrase is more detailed and it gives you more specific answers due to being a specific search phrase. This strategy will improve the quality of my search by the research material being more in depth.
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Prompt: Your research question is designed to explore a complex issue. What makes this topic difficult to answer or solve? Identify at least two different perspectives or factors related to your topic and explain why understanding multiple viewpoints is important.

 The research about border control and immigration is designed to explore a complex issues due to it being very wide view of perspectives. One perspectives is that immigrants should be allowed to easily  come into the country, while another viewpoint is that illegal immigrants should be removed from the country immediately as they are breaking the law. It is important to understand multiple viewpoints to form an objective view.
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Prompt: Reflect on your past experiences with research in school. What challenges have you faced when working independently or in a group, and how did you handle them? Explain how those experiences will influence the way you approach this current research project.

 I worked both independently and in a group for research projects. I have not faced any challenges as  research so far has been easy for me. These positive experiences that I have had working independently and in a group will influence me by making me feel confident while approaching this current research project.
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Prompt: If you could plan the perfect spring break with no limitation, money, time, or responsibilities—what would it look like? Where would you go, who would you bring, and what would you do?

 I would go to Iraq  with my family and friends and I spend time with my relatives that live in Iraq. I would also tour the city. I would socialize with my relatives and do activities with them. It would be really fun.
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Prompt: McCandless set out to live independently in the wilderness, but his death reveals the harsh reality of nature and survival. In your blog post, analyze how his desire for independence contributed to his death. Then, connect this idea to your own life by explaining a time when you wanted complete independence or control over a situation. Did things go as planned, or did you face unexpected challenges?

 McCandless desire for independence contributed to his death because he did not allow help for his journey and wanted to be fully independent in Alaska, coming unprepared to the Alaskan wilderness. I wanted complete independence on what time I go to sleep but I could not go sleep at my desired time as my family said I had to go to sleep at 9pm.
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Prompt: How does watching the film version of Into the Wild change or deepen your understanding of Chris McCandless compared to reading the book? In your response, explain one key difference in how his character or experiences are presented, and connect this to a time when seeing something visually changed your understanding of a situation.

 The film version of Into the Wild Change or deepened my understanding of Christopher McCandless compared to reading the book by showing visuals.  Christopher McCandless is presented by visual effects and seeing something visually changed my perspective by seeing details of what the situation looked like and how things played out visually. It also helped me understand how intense the situation was.
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Prompt: Chris and his sister Carine McCandless had a very close relationship, even when he struggled to connect with others. Write about a relationship in your life where you feel truly understood. Explain what makes that relationship strong and how it compares to the connection between Chris and Carine in Into the Wild.

 I felt truly understood when my parents asked me why I was stressed and I told them because a failed a quiz. They told me it is ok that  I failed and that they understand that I tried my best. They told me I will do better next time. They also were not angry. 
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