RES+Understand+Assignment

Consider the following as you carefully read the assignment:

 * What is the purpose of my assignment?
 * Who is my audience?
 * How does it relate to the rest of my course work?
 * Can I choose my topic or has it been assigned to me?
 * What is the final product - a paper, a presentation, a speech
 * Is there a minimum or maximum length?
 * What quantity and variety of sources should I aim for?
 * Does my teacher want me to use NoodleBib?
 * Is an annotated bibliography required?
 * When is the assignment due?
 * Is a research log required?