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  As a student, you might be familiar with the KWL chart and Y-chart. These charts are used to help students focus their research by breaking down information into manageable chunks. In this article, we will discuss how these charts can help students in their academic work. What Is a KWL Chart? A KWL chart is a type of research chart that helps students focus their research. The chart has seven columns, and students fill in the first column with general information about the topic they are researching, such as what it is, who created it, and when it was created. They then fill in the next six columns with specific information about the topic, such as what it is made of, who uses it, where it can be found, and when it was used. Finally, they fill in the last column with their conclusions or thoughts on the topic. KWL charts can be helpful for students in several ways. First, they can use them to organize their research. By filling in the col umns with specific information about t