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2024 - English 10 Research: Step One: Exploration of Potential Topics

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English 10: Research 

For this assignment, you will be creating an infographic and presentation in order to persuade your audience. Throughout this process you will explore potential topics before selecting one of personal interest, learn how to write a researchable question, employ advanced search strategies in order to gather reliable and credible source material, and ultimately curate a body of evidence on which to base your product.

Today's Lesson & Materials

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Browse for a Variety of Topics

Databases
​Browse the databases listed below; explore a variety of topics, create questions that make you curious, and learn about different issues. As you explore, take note of the database features such as “Browse Issues and Topics”,  “View all Issues”, and "Essential Questions" (this aspect may help you develop a research questions). 

Database Passwords for 24/7 access

Books & Periodicals
Browse the eBooks and digital periodicals materials and begin taking note of issues and current events that pique your interest. While you may not have time to read full chapters or articles, enjoy investigating a variety of publications and begin asking curiosity questions.  

Books 
  • Browse the books spread out on the library tables
  • Examine several books that catch your interest
Magazines & Newspapers
  • Browse magazines and newspapers based on topics of interest to you
  • Examine the front page or cover story/photos, as well as the headlines 
  • Turn to a story of interest and skim it
  • Examine several that catch your interest

17 Goals to Transform Our World - Webpage

 

 

  • Open the Page by clicking the image above
  • Click a Topic of Interest (a colorful square)
  • Investigate the articles, videos, PDFs, etc.
  • Learn about a variety of topics on the website