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1. Only initials, not names are given. Hmmm ... this will make it harder, but you shouldn't have too much problem. After all, you do have their photos and you know their occupations and who they are associated with. And that leads you to your next observation:

1. RESEARCH "Do you know how to find me?"	Familiarize yourself with the principles of Internet research. You know that ISIS values Internet research above all. Therefore, you must know how to do it. But how? These web sites may help you. Basics of Internet Research How to Search Using Search Engines How to Pick the Right Search Engine
2. THE DOSSIERS "In order to judge me, you must first know me."	Next, you have to familiarize yourself with the dossier [a report containing information about a person or subject] on each figure you are to research. By doing this, you immediately note a few things: 1. Only initials, not names are given. Hmmm ... this will make it harder, but you shouldn't have too much problem. After all, you do have their photos and you know their occupations and who they are associated with. And that leads you to your next observation: 2. "Accessories" usually refers to friends or genial acquaintances. Other members of ISIS have warned you, however, not to be deluded by this. According to them, ISIS thinks that "accessories" refers to anyone at all associated with an individual. That means it could be a friend or it could be an enemy. 3. The accusations are kind of vague. That means you'll really have to do some deep searching to find out what the charges actually refer to. In other words, you'll really have to get to know these foks in-depth. That sounds like a lot of work, but you do want to impress the higher members of ISIS ... especially on your first mission. You'll leave no stone (or web site) unturned. Ten Most Wanted Dossiers
3. DOCUMENTATION "The devil is in the details."	Not only does ISIS value internet research; they also value giving credit where credit is due. That means that you'll have to document where you find your information.. Obviously, then, it won't be enough to simply find out who these guys are. It means that when it comes down to the nitty-gritty of reciting facts and inferences you borrowed from someone else, you'll have to be able to tell EXACTLY where you got them. You'd better prepare for that so you're not caught without any sources when you go to write your report. There are a few possibilites here: You could just write down the sites you use in a notepad or something and write a brief description of them. Or, you could have a Word document handy on your computer and then cut and paste the links into it and save them periodically. This might be an easier way to go. Whatever you decide, you'd better make sure it works because ISIS isn't going to accept your work unless you document where you found your information. That will have to be a part of the final reports. It may be that your ISIS contact (a.k.a. your teacher) wants you to put your documentation into MLA or some other standardized format. If that is the case, there is even more work to do. Check with your teacher to find out how he or she wants you to document your sources. And don't forget this, either: ISIS takes a very dim view of plagiarism (using another's ideas as if they were your own). If you simply copy someone's ideas word for word or if you provide detailed information without giving the author proper credit, then you are guilty of plagiarism. To be safe, check with your teacher to avoid this problem. There are links below that may help you, too. How to document Web Sites How to avoid plagiarism site #1 How to avoid plagiarism site #2
4. CONCENTRATION "Don't let your attention wander"	Here's a weird one: some members of ISIS have told you that in the dossier, there are a lot of "blind links" that might provide you hints or valuable information about the people you're supposed to research. It sounds weird and maybe they're just pulling your leg. Still, maybe you'd better check it out. You'd look like a real dunce if those hints were just sitting there and you totally ignored them. In fact, you realize that you'd better keep pretty close tabs on all the instructions while you work. You must concentrate and pay attention to detail. Remember to document. Remember what you're looking for. Use good research principles. Man, so much to think about! Ten Most Wanted Dossiers
5. THE REPORTS "The evidence of your efforts is not in the amount of time you expend, but in the quality of your finished product."	It looks like the bulk of your work is going to be in compiling those wretched "reports." But then again, that's what you're going to be evaluated on, so you'd better treat it seriously.Taking a look at the memo (coupled with information your ISIS buds have given you) you note what you've got to do here: Compile ten sections (one for each figure). Each section has to include: A. Background ... A paragraph or more that provides the figure’s name, his or her dates of birth and (if applicable) death, a brief explanation of his or her historical significance, and a brief explanation of his or her relationship to his or her accessories. B. Charges ... A paragraph or more that explains the charges levied against the figure. C. Verdict ... A paragraph or more that asserts, provides evidence for, and explains the figure’s innocence or guilt. D. Documentation ... Entries following each paragraph documenting where you found your information. Hmm ... that's three paragraphs for each paragraph. Multiply that by ten figures, and that's ... HOLY COW! THAT'S THIRTY PARAGRAPHS! You'll never get done with that. Maybe you can speak to your contact with a few suggestions. Maybe you could work with a partner or maybe get your contact to only let you research some of the figures. Maybe they'll change their minds. But if not, then you're stuck with the thirty paragraphs. Oh, well, may as well get used to the idea. A Word template that gives you a format for your reports A sample of a completed report