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A few
things to keep in mind when choosing a topic:
*Remember sources for your paper are to be from reliable sources such as subscription databases, books, and periodicals. Web sites need to be approved by your advisor. You need a minimum of ten sources for your paper. Of course, you will find more than 10 possible sources as you conduct your research! Try to learn everything you can about the topic! Gather, gather, gather information, read it, and then select the best sources for your paper. *Remember to find information for ALL aspects of your topic. Find ALL the views people have about your topic. In other words, you will need to learn about views and arguments which go against your thesis. You should be able to defend your thesis against the best arguments held by those who don't agree with your view. *As you refine your topic and begin research for your paper, don't forget about interlibrary loan! (Here's a link to library catalogs to search.) *Once you have a topic and have found the best searches in the subscription databases, learn about RSS feeds and how new information on your topic can be automatically delivered to your e-mail. See Ms. Kleparek for more information! See your advisor with any questions! |