Plan

Step 1: Plan

 * 1.A What do I need to do? Make sure you can answer all these questions. **
 * What does your teacher want you to do?
 * Did your teacher give you handouts about the topic?
 * How many sources do I need?
 * What types of sources do I need to use?
 * What will my final product look like?
 * If the final project is a paper, how long does it have to be?
 * If the final project is a presentation, how much time will I be allowed for the presentation?
 * 1.B What's my assignment? What's my topic? **
 * What do you already know about your topic?
 * Create a list of ideas and questions related to your topic.
 * How much time do you have to find information?
 * 1.C What information do I need to answer my question? What information do I need for my research topic? **
 * What is your focus for the topic you are researching?
 * Do you need to look at your textbook for basic information on the topic?
 * Do you need to consult a general encyclopedia for basic information on the topic?
 * Begin to take preliminary notes.
 * Remember to get enough bibliographic information so you can locate your source again.

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