Picking a topic requires research. You may decide to change your topic along the way. Many groups use individual concept maps, and then come together to narrow ideas and focus vocabulary for keyword searching.
Remember your audience will be colleagues and peers in the field. Think about your experiences during practicums and student teaching. What questions did you have?
Start by browsing books, encyclopedias, and a general search using APPsearch.
Books and encyclopedias provide background information for an unfamiliar topic or person.
For example, you could search Books and Media using these keywords:
Here are a few of the encyclopedias available via the library:
To get the full text of articles, try both the Find@Appstate link and the article title, or contact a librarian for assistance.
