Research Planning Guide: Questions, Keywords, Sources
1. Research Planning
This was designed to help you find better information and prevent that “I
don’t know where to look” feeling.
Research question- Should not just be a ‘topic’
Sub-questions: offshoot questions from the main theme
Search keywords- list at least 7 synonyms; 5 broader; 5 narrower
Synonyms Broader Narrower
Sources to search- circle all that are relevant
Databases Expert blogs Mainstream media outlets
General internet Nonfiction Books Statistics
Quotations Relevant Organizations Dictionary/thesarus
Almanac Encyclopedia Expert Interview