Students in secondary schools are not experts at the research process; they need consistent, constructive guidance to make the experience enjoyable, engaging, enriching, and meaningful. When they are made aware that a research process exists and that each stage of the process is characterized by particular activities, thoughts, and feelings, they will be more comfortable moving through the process.
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