Topics
A topic may be:
1. assigned by your professor
2. developed through discussion
3. developed by reading or via the media
4. of personal interest
5. based on professional experience
A topic should:
- be very interesting to you
- not be too broad and not be too narrow
For example, you may decide on a topic while reading a book or while listening to the news.
Develop your topic as you locate information. You may need to broaden or narrow it.
Topics
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Choosing a Topic, from Authenticity and Learning... page 8.Kevin Michael Klipfel. Authenticity and Learning: Implications for Reference Librarianship and Information Literacy Instruction College & Research Libraries. January 2015. 76:19-30. See page 26 / page 8 in the PDF.
Explore Topics at The New York Times
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Search Strategies
Use this guide to get started and to refer to it throughout the research process and download the Search Strategies document for a checklist of steps to follow.
Research -- books about the research process, include:
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Student Guide to Research in the Digital Age: How to Locate and Evaluate Information Sources by Call Number: 025.524 S811SPublication Date: 2006 -
The Information-Literate Historian: A Guide to Research for History Students by Call Number: 907.2 P934IPublication Date: 2006
Research
Research questions will answer,
WHO - Who is affected by the topic?
WHAT - What impact? What effect?
WHEN - Current? Historic?
WHERE - Local? International?
"What effect does global warming have on public health in the United States?"