Comment on your reasons:
Background
For background, identify specific things that happened
before your topic began that influenced it. For example, for the topic of Colombus’
expeditions, background info would be on fate, faith and fortune. West
and world, please.
When questions
Identify some significant events and their dates.
Also briefly explain how they are related to your topic. West
and world, please.
Who questions
Name some key people related to your topic. Make sure to identify their position (who they are, what they do)
and relevance to your topic. West
and world, please.
Next Steps
Why and
how questions will be the focus of your next set of notes. Please begin the search for your next set of more specific sources (beyond textbook and encyclopedia). Do you have any questions before you begin your search?