Reading and Organizing Information

Now that you've gathered sources that represent a variety of perspectives, you need to read carefully and closely. We suggest you print these sources and read with a pen in your hand! Learn how to read actively for information on your research topic.

Once you have read a variety of information on your topic, you will begin to develop an opinion or to take a side. It is at this point, after you have read through all your sources and taken active reading notes in the margins, that you will formulate a thesis statement. Learn how to craft a clear and compelling thesis statement.