Select and refine a topic. 0401.3.10

Links verified on 10/25/2011

1. Elementary Research Checklist - let this list help your students to get off to a good start
2. How Can I Narrow My Topic? - suggestions for students [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
3. Narrow Your Research Topic - suggestions from the About network
4. Refine the Topic: How Do I Start My Research? - three concise suggestions [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
5. Refining Your Topic - six steps to use as you try to refine your topic [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
6. Summarize as You Read - When you summarize, eliminate unnecessary details. Focus on the main idea of the whole passage.
7. Topic Mini-Research Lesson Plan - With teacher guidance student will be able to use the computer to research topic information on the Internet.
8. What's the Big Idea - solve a riddle by answering questions about the main idea

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