Choose a topic that:
- Interests you
- Is appropriate for the assignment
- Is manageable - not too broad or too specific
- Has research
Background Information:
- Get basic information from encyclopedias and other reference sources
Focus Your Topic:
- Use the background information to focus your topic to one or two key aspects
- Limit your topic by:
- Place
- Time period
- Event
- Population group
Select Appropriate Resources:
- Think about your topic and decide what types of materials you need to research your subject
- Scholarly journals, magazines, or newspapers
- Books
- Websites
- Documentaries, government publications, interviews, etc
