What you research (and eventually say) about your topic is driven by the research questions that you ask.
Ideally your research questions will be MICROS
Clear and Simple
You should be able to easily explain what your research question has to do with your assigned sub-topic, as well as the larger topic. Use a research question to focus your search initially, but don't be afraid to slightly alter it as your search progresses. Often what you are able to find/access will be part of what focuses your research. Flexibility is key!
Sometimes the best way to learn how to write a good research question is by seeing examples. If you're unsure, take this brief quiz by SUNY Empire
While we want you to use scholarly, peer-reviewed sources for this paper, it's a lot easier to find "the good stuff" if you spend some time brainstorming and seeing what's out there on the open web.
Google is great at the very beginning of your search.
Credo is a bunch of encyclopedias smooshed together and will give you an broad overview of a wide range of topics.
Typing your topic into WISE can also be useful in figuring out what's out there!
Three research questions:
Terms and synonyms to search:
|Term||Synonyms and Similar Terms|
|ex. "filter bubble"||"customization algorithms", "personalized search", "personalized news"|