Day 14 - Topic Selection

Bellwork:

Email teacher your practice thesis.

Agenda:

1. Discussion About Topic Selection
2. Select Topic
• Ideas
3. Intro to SIRS

Selecting a Research Topic
In this unit you will have to conduct your own research.  Once you decide on something to research, how will you find background information on your topic? 

The job of choosing a topic to research is a tough one.  Often times, we choose something that is too broad and we quickly become overwhelmed.  Here are some tips to help make the process easier: 

• brainstorm for ideas 
• make sure the topic is manageable and that material is available
• make a list of key words
• be flexible
• define your topic as a focused research question
• research and read more about your topic
• formulate a thesis statement.

Tasks:

1. Class Brainstorm Session: What issues are important to you?  What would you like to know more about?
2. Review this list to see if anything sounds interesting to you.