Select+a+Topic




 * 1. Select a topic that... **

 genuinely interests you  is personally meaningful  piques your curiosity  you want to learn more about  allows you to form an opinion & take a stand  is not trivial, factual, or routine  will increase your perception, awareness, & enjoyment of the world around you


 * 2. Think about... **
 * your experiences, hobbies, beliefs, & goals
 * different countries, cultures, & religions
 * controversial social & political issues
 * people & events currently in the news
 * people, events, & time periods in history, literature, science, & the arts

Click //**Browse Issues** //<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> & **//View All//** to view a comprehensive list of issues. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">Or, use the drop-down menu to select a subject category to view issues in that category only.
 * <span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16pt;">3. For lists of possible topics, check out these databases... **
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">//[|Opposing Viewpoints in Context]// **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Click //**Browse Issues and Topics**// & //**VIEW ALL**// for a comprehensive list of issues. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Or, click on a subject box (i.e. //<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Business and Economy //<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">) to view issues in that category only.
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">//[|Global Issues in Context]// **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Click **//Student Research//** on the menu on the left of the page. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Click **//Search by Topic//**, select a topic, & type in a person, event, time period, etc. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Browse **//<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Subject Terms //**<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">, **//<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Subdivisions //**<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">, & **//<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Related Subjects //**<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">. Click //**Browse Topics**// & //**View All**// to view a comprehensive list of topics. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Or, use the drop-down menu to select a subject category to view topics in that category only.
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">//[|InfoTrac Student Edition] (NC Wiseowl)// **
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">//[|Student Resources in Context]// **


 * <span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16pt;">4. If you still have not selected a topic, look at the exhaustive alphabetical ** **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;"> List of Topics. **


 * <span style="color: #00b04e; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16pt;">5. Don't forget to //narrow your topic// to meet the assignment's time & length specifications. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16pt;">Use this [[file:falconresearch/Topic Generator.docx|Graphic Organizer]] to help you generate ideas! **

**<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16pt;">Once you have selected & narrowed your topic, you are ready to do your ** **<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16pt;">Pre-research. **