Gathering Information
Learning About Your Topic
Your goal for initial information gathering is to build a foundation of understanding about your topic.
Your result will be narrowing your subject into a focused topic that is not too broad nor too narrow.
This takes time - do not rush and do not worry about taking notes as you do this initial exploration.
Searching with Focus
Search for information using different information resource types and keywords.
Now is the time to carefully keep track of information sources (use the format required by your teacher) and take notes.
Clarifying or Refining your Focus
As you gather information, you may find information that prompts you to clarify or refine your focus.
Stay flexible and adjust your information search to account for the changes, widening or narrowing your search, or heading down a slightly different path to follow a new lead.
