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1. Think about topics we've discussed this year (or ones we haven't). Which ones do you feel strongly about? Global Warming? Darfur? Animal Rights? something else?

- I feel very strongly against "Global Warming" and Darfur. But one that I do feel strongly for would be the war in Iraq: I believe that is a very dumb war and a very huge waste of US Lives and US Money.

2. Pick a topic you care about. On your page, tell:


 * WHY that topic is important to you.
 * Share some background research that tells us why this is an important topic to address.
 * Be sure to include facts, statistics, and links to more information!

- I am going to choose recycling for my topic. Recycling will help us be able to reuse our supplys and basically more people will have better access to more things.

3. Brainstorm some ideas about HOW this topic could be solved or at least addressed. Since this is a brainstorm, you should have multiple ideas. It's ok to have ideas that you'll not be able to do, as long as it's realistic that SOMEONE could possibly try.

4. Narrow the brainstorm list down to about 3-4 realistic possibilities. Remember that with the use of collaboration tools, you CAN have influence even across the globe! Don't let our location limit your ideas or passion areas.

5. Figure out WHY you're interested in these 3-4 topics. What are the facts that surround this topic that really interests you and make you think that what is happening is wrong?

6. Pick the topic you want to do something about. Answer the following questions:


 * What is your topic:
 * Why is this important to you:
 * What is the action you'd like to take:
 * When are you going to implement this: _
 * When should your work be completed:
 * Who will be involved:_
 * Where will you be implementing your work/steps: _
 * HOW are you going to start?_
 * HOW are you going to proceed?_
 * HOW is this going to end?_
 * HOW will you know when you've been successful?_