Today you will

• see what Module 4 is about
• pick an investigation topic linked to your Something Real project or another LCA course
• write an Investigation Proposal with your topic, your question and who it is for

The picture shows the cycle you will follow.

• Digital literacy means judging sources, spotting bias, protecting your privacy and presenting findings honestly.
• An investigation topic is a focused subject linked to your Something Real project or another LCA course.
• An investigation question is one clear question your research will answer.
• The intended audience is the real people who will use your findings.

Find two possible questions

1. Listen as your teacher maps out what Module 4 covers.
2. Think of two questions linked to your Something Real project or another LCA course.
3. If a question is too big, like "social media", add a place, a product, an audience or a time.
4. If it is a yes or no question, change it to ask who, what, where or how much.
5. Fill in the card below on paper or in a draft note.

Example: What do local cafés near my school charge for a takeaway coffee lunch deal this term?

Success criteria

• I have two questions.
• Each one links to my project or an LCA course.
• Each one says who needs the answer.
• I am ready to share one with the class.

Common issues

• My topic is too big. Add a place, a product, an audience or a time.
• I can't see a link to my project. Ask what decision the research would help you make, like a price or a supplier.
• I don't know my audience. Name a real reader, like a supervisor or a club committee. "Everyone online" is not an audience.