Click on the link below to open the Topic Research worksheet. Print this, follow the instructions, and answer the questions as you go.
Before reading your novel, you will complete a research project.Through this project you will acquire some background information about the major topics that will be included in your paperback novel. When you read your novel, you may be unfamiliar with the location, culture, time period, and/or sets of beliefs and values represented. Developing some prior knowledge about topics covered in your book will create a more meaningful reading experience for you.
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Student Research Center: Easy search for articles and reference. Also includes newspapers.
Find magazine articles (and more) on your topic:
Open MegaSearch (it opens in Advanced Search mode).
Enter your main topic in the top box. Example: Autism
Limit your search to the last five years using the Publication Date slider
Limit your search to magazines: In the left column, click Magazines
Look through the list and select the BEST article on your topic
Email the article to yourself.
Open the full record
Click the Email icon, at right (looks like an envelope)
For an MLA citation, choose MLA from Citation format.
Find newspaper articles on your topic:
Open MegaSearch (it opens in Advanced Search mode).
Enter your main topic in the top box. Example: PTSD
Limit your search to the last five years using the Publication Date slider
Limit your search to newspaper articles: In the left column, click News
Look through the list and select the BEST article on your topic.
Your article must be at least 500 words long.
Fill out your worksheet questions on Newspaper articles
Email the article to yourself.
Open the full record
Click the Email icon, at right (looks like an envelope)
For an MLA citation, choose MLA from Citation format.