I now have:
__ read a general article on my topic
__ definitions and explanations to understand my topic better
__ keywords written down to search
__ questions from my initial research
__ an essential question
Get Some Background Information:
Read one or two articles from a general encyclopedia (Britannica Online) or an online database. Background information provides you with definitions, explanations, and terms related to the topic.
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Note: Each of these databases provide you with the citation!
Hints:
Try searching for the word Elizabethan or try Renaissance England
With ABC-CLIO, choose one of two sub-databases: Daily Life through History and World History: The Modern Era
Write down some keywords: These are the important words that you will search later. They define your topic and are basic facts, concepts, terms, events, and/or people.
Write a few questions that will be a starting point to your research.
Start them with What, Where, When, Why, or How.
Write an Essential Question: A question that looks deeply into a subject for greater meaning. It makes meaningful connections with prior learning and/or personal experiences. It creates discussion and even more questions. It can consider alternatives and justify answers. It can't be answered with a sentence or two.
Example:
How did Shakespeare's childhood influence his writing?
You will use MLA format to cite your sources. You need to register with easybib in order to save your citations. When you register, enter the Montytech password to get the school account.