This document provides guidance to students on developing a research plan for an eighth grade research project. It outlines several key steps: 1) brainstorming keywords and questions related to their topic using tools like mind maps and tables, 2) generating at least three sample research questions using different "question words", and 3) developing background information on their topic by researching its history from other sources. The document emphasizes that developing a clear research question is important to avoid wasting time and having structure for their research.