How Do I … Start My Research?

Start My Research
	Explore for Ideas
	Find Background Information
	Identify Keywords
	Refine the Topic
	Locate Additional Information
	Evaluate Sources
	Cite Sources

 

 

REFINE the Topic

Explain what you are writing about (Topic)
"I'm studying how media affects the female self image.".

Explain what you do not know about the topic (Imply or suggest a question).
“I’m studying how media affects the female self image because I want to find out how it influences teenage girls."

Explain what you want to know about the topic. (State the rationale for the question and what you intend to get out of its answer.)
“I’m studying how media affects the female self image because I want to find out how it influences teenage girls in order to understand what motivates a young girl's desire to stay thin."