Start with a plan...It's a good idea to map out your research plan. This document, Background Research Planning Sheet is a good place to start. Perhaps your teacher may give you a sheet to use in order to get your ideas down on paper as you read and learn about your topic. In this step you are the detective. You are trying to find out as much information about your topic as possible. Regardless, write down everything that you learn and take accurate notes making sure to connect these notes to the correct information resource: You get the idea. Keeping organized will help you write your report when it's time to share your investigations. |