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Narrowing Down a Large Topic


HINT: Choose one subtopic
Perform all research necessary to understand that one subtopic
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Process for Selecting a Topic


Read all available information on the main topic. Why? When you read, you will learn
about terms or words and subtopics (issues that are related to your main topic).
Choose the subtopic that not only most interests you but also has ample information.
During and after your reading, write down questions that were not completely
answered by your studies and/or readings or questions that arise from interest in the
topic.
Process for Selecting Search Engines
Use any browser dialogue box.
Type in the term Search Engines You will see that some results have notes that not
only tell whether they are true search engines, but also the type of research for which
they are best suited.
Empire State Information Skills Benchmarks

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