Conducting a Research Report - continued

More Tips for Finding a Focus

Getting Clear List what you know about the topic and any questions you have. Ask your teacher for more information on what’s expected. Talk about your project with friends and family members. Read a couple of articles on your topic. For example, try an encyclopedia or magazine article, or a chapter in a textbook. Brainstorm Brainstorm as many aspects of your question or ideas as you can. Then look for themes that may have emerged. Idea Map Use an idea map to help generate ideas and direction 5 W's Use the 5 W's to narrow down your question

Whatever you decide, be sure to clearly identify the scope of your research before you get too far into the research process.