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What is your assignment? What does your instructor expect of you?

Name_________________________

Class__________________________

1. Identify the details of the assignment:
What type of assignment is it? (Please circle all that apply)		Research paper \| Essay \| Opinion paper \| Review Speech \| Other__________
How long does your paper or speech need to be?
What sources can you use for your assignment? (Please circle all that apply)		Books \| Journals \| Magazines \| Newspapers \| Web Multimedia \| Reference Books \| Other __________
Are there any sources that you cannot use?
Do you need current or historical sources? Both?
What is the minimum number of sources you are allowed to use?
Has your instructor specified any other requirements or limitations?
2. What is the research question you plan to answer?
*Example: Will the production of more electric cars help to reduce air pollution?*
3. What are the main concepts you need to search for? (Hint: You can identify the main concepts by looking at your research question).
Main Concept *Example: Air pollution*	Your Comment on the Main Concept *Example: Electric cars will reduce air pollution*
4. Identify related terms and synonyms (keywords) for the main concepts listed in #3
*Example: Toxics*	*Example: Hybrid cars*