Research: Step Two: Gain Background Knowledge and Formulate Research Questions

Gaining Background Knowledge

• What makes me curious about this topic?
• How does this topic connect with my life, what I've read, or what I've seen?
• What else do I want to know about this topic?
• What would be interesting to find out about this topic?
• What do I expect to find? 

Adapted from Big 6

Use a Database or Search Engine to find background information on your topic.

Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson

• Gain background knowledge about the topic.
• Create questions about your topic to guide your research.