Write a set of instructions to show college freshmen how to conduct research on one of the following topics:
Do Electric Cars Really Help the Environment?
Could Jurassic Park (or something like it) Really Happen?
Will Space Travel Become Normal?
Should We Use AI in Law Enforcement?
Or a topic of your choice, if approved by Instructor (Failure to obtain Instructor approval will result in a grade of 0.) In the Steps section of your Instructions, you will need to consider the following:
How to develop a research question
How to develop a hypothesis
How to determine what search engines will be used
How to determine what databases will be used
How to decide what search terms will be used
How to modify your research approach as you move through the process
How to keep track of your research process
How to keep track of source information for citations
How to decide how many sources are enough
How to continue researching after initial research is done and your are drafting
