A mind map (a diagram to organize information) can help you organize the different angles of your topic. Try using one if you feel overwhelmed by the number of ideas or resources.
You will start your paper by doing some background research about your topic.
Your textbook states, "Becoming familiar with some existing research on your topic can provide valuable background informaiton and give you an overview of the topic . . . [and] help you discover issues that have not been researched -- or perhaps even identified" (450).
Below are some places to find background on your issue. Some questions to think of while researching your topic are:
Over 1,000 Writing Prompts for Students
Published by the New York Times, this list is divided into topics. All prompts link to articles, videos, and images from the New York Times.
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