Start by coming up with keywords
Start by coming up with keywords
Try using Gale's "Topic Finder" to come up with keywords and subtopics.
You should also try asking ChatGPT for keywords about your topic. [sample]
What are some of the key terms related to X?
What subtopics should I know if I’m researching X?
What are some of the subtopics I should consider if I'm researching X?
Reflect on your notes and think about what you'd like most to focus on in your story!
Reflect on your notes and think about what you'd like most to focus on in your story!
Try using a database to research! If your topic isn't covered, use Google- Advanced Search.
Try using a database to research! If your topic isn't covered, use Google- Advanced Search.
Google Advanced Search
Google Advanced Search
Case File Websites
Case File Websites
Try these reliable websites to browse cases or search for your specific case:
Try these reliable websites to browse cases or search for your specific case:
Video Footage and Interviews
Video Footage and Interviews
You can try searching your case in our Classroom Video database for newsreels, interviews, documentary segments, or other available primary source videos.
You can try searching your case in our Classroom Video database for newsreels, interviews, documentary segments, or other available primary source videos.
YouTube is another great resource to search for recorded footage of the investigation, interrogation(s), and/or trial, or interviews of surviving victims, suspects, witnesses, law enforcement officials, and/or lawyers.
You can also try these shows for stories announcing the breaking news of your case:
20/20
Dateline
48 Hours
60 Minutes
A&E Biography
Frontline