Research & Info Search Tips
Where to start? Start with these information Gathering Steps:
- Choose your topic
- Do some preliminary research to narrow or broaden your topic.
- Write down search terms and questions that you will answer in your research paper - spend time on this step! This graphic organizer can help you.
- Find articles that answer your questions or thesis statement. Write down the sources as you find sources - Don’t wait until later and have to redo your search!
- Take notes on what you want to add to your paper and, again, write down your sources.
You’re ready to get started on your paper!