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Starting a Research Project

Starting a Research Project. STEP 1: Identify your topic. Do background research using encyclopedias or other reference materials. STEP 2: Write your research topic as a question or statement. STEP 3: Identify the main concepts in your topic.

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Starting a Research Project

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  1. Starting a Research Project STEP 1: Identify your topic. Do background research using encyclopedias or other reference materials. STEP 2: Write your research topic as a question or statement STEP 3: Identify the main concepts in your topic STEP 4: Determine what other words (synonyms) might describe your topic “Research means that you don't know, but are willing to find out.” Charles F. Kettering

  2. Write your research topic as a question or statement Should drunk drivers be sent to prison? Discuss whether or not drunk drivers should be sent to prison

  3. Identify the main concepts in your topic Review the search statement or question you have developed and identify the key concepts. Should drunk drivers be sent to prison? Should drunk drivers be sent to prison?

  4. Find Synonyms to Describe your Topic Think of synonyms, phrases, plurals, abbreviations etc. for your key concepts. Drunk Driver Prison

  5. Check the LC Red books for Correct Subjects Look up the key words in the Library of Congress Subject Heading books Make a note of synonyms, broader and narrower terms

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