| A | B |
| Bibliography | A list of your sources |
| Brainstorm | Think of ideas for chosing a topic |
| Cite | Used to show the reader where your quotes and facts came from |
| Credible | Accurate information |
| Overview | You can use an encyclopedia for this |
| Pre-search | Look into each idea |
| Research | Look for information in different places |
| Sources | May include books, newspapers, online journals and articles |
| Topic | An idea/theme for your research |
| Step 1 - Determine your topic | Not too narrow & not too broad |
| Step 2- Get to know more about it | Read an overview |
| Step 3 - Select a variety of sources | Ask your teacher how many you'll need |
| Step 4 - Take notes | Organize these before you start writing |
| Step 5 - Write your paper | An outline will help |
| Step 6 - Write a bibliography | Show where you got your information |