Planning for Research

Understand the Assignment

Make sure you understand exactly what is required so that you do not do the wrong thing. <more>

Select a Topic

Assignment topics are usually fairly general. Create a topic web to identify the subtopics. <more>

Find a Focus

Create a KW chart, listing what you know and what you want to know about your topic. Pick one or two questions to focus on. If you need to select a thesis, now's the time to do it. <more>

Get Ready - Create a Schedule & Log

Leaving your enttire project to the end is stressful and hard to do well. Take a look at your schedule and plan when you will have the various stages of your project completed. If you need to keep a work log, start one now. <more>

Last updated: April 4, 2008