Be sure you understand the assignment. What is your teacher expecting of you?
This will take time! Use your teacher's due dates or develop your own schedule of when to complete each element. You may find this time management tool useful. The research process isn't always linear; it can get a bit messy and repetitive, and that's okay.
You need to know a little to know more. Realize that you'll likely need to do some preliminary research to develop a focus, create questions, refine your search terms, and determine and locate good sources. Again, this isn't always linear; expect some back and forth.
Use reliable resources. You may feel confident vetting your own findings on the web, or you may feel secure knowing those offered below are regarded as legitimate and valid. Try our Reliable Sources page for additional suggestions.
These databases are offered through the CT State Library; you need a CT public library card to access
ResearchIT is the Connecticut State Library’s FREE research engine
Resources below have been curated for Mr. McIvor's A3 and A4 classes: