Information Competence
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State Your Topic as a Question

Identify Concepts

Narrow or Broaden Your Topic

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State Your Topic as a Question

A good way to start your research is to state your topic as a question. This will help you clarify your thoughts and focus on your topic.

For example, if your topic is class size, you could ask questions such as:

  • How does class size affect academic achievement?
  • What are the state regulations on class size?
  • What are the statistics on class size and academic achievement?
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