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 * Return to Hero Step 2. **

** Step 3: Let the Heroes Begin! **
 * 1) Begin Researching Your Hero:**
 * investgate the life of your hero, gathering experiences, examples, and events in their lives that show their DISTINCT qualities.
 * ** AVOID ** "google-ing" as your only resource...use your internet research savvy!
 * Access these data bases, directoires, search engines and metasearch engines to broaden your hero perspective:


 * Search Engines**: Google, Bing, Alta Vista, Ask.com
 * Metasearch Engines**: Dogpile, Yippy
 * Directories**: Yahoo, KidsClick, Librarian Index Hero Directory
 * Databases**: EBSCO
 * Primary Sources**: Library of Congress


 * 2) Use the HAMILL Hero NoteCatcher to organize your research ideas.**

Tips for creating your own Hero NoteCatcher to use for your research:


 * Go to Google Docs and sign in. Search Template Gallery for HAMILL HERO NOTECATCHER.
 * Click on USE THIS TEMPLATE; RENAME your template (example: SusieS LA2 Hero Notecatcher).
 * Then complete the RESEARCH BOXES on your own (Be sure to have at least three different resources as evidence of thorough research).
 * As you work, be sure your Google Doc is organized in your LA folder.
 * Post your finished work to your student folder page.

**Move along the trail, taking...** Step 4 ** along the hero's trail. **