The goal is get started on researching topics related to the
biography you are reading. Don't worry about what the research will be
used for.* Follow your interests. Find some sources. Save the source
information so you can easily go back later.
1. Identify topics for research, using the handout
2.
Set up a place to save and organize all your bookmarks. This could be a
folder with Safari or Firefox Bookmarks. Or you may choose to set up
an account on Delicious or Diigo.
3. Start identifying
sites that are potential resources. Don't just rely on Google. See the Biography section of
Wirthportal (also on the right sidebar link of this site) and check out Marvel, Internet Public Library, Google Search tools such as "Advanced Search" and Time Defined Searchs, Google News, and Google Blogs.
4. Save your sites you find within your bookmarks folder (or on Delicious or Diigo).
*Some of your research may be later incorporated into a review of your biography. Some of your research may help you write genre pieces and may become part of your presentation. Even if your research is not directly used, it may help you have a better understanding of your biography and -- importantly -- you will get credit for each source you include as part of your bibliography.
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