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Task Definition
Identify your assignment and what types of information you
need to complete it. Is it a research paper, a book report,
a presentation, a science project? Think about how many source
materials you will need to complete your assignment.
Tip:
Try to be careful that your subject is not too broad for the
assignment. Some sources for narrowing down or defining your
topic may be found in:
Study
Guides in mathematics, language arts, and science
Internet
Guide
Encyclopædia
Britannica
Also, use BritannicaSchool’s
Explore Tool (at the top of this page) to find magazine and
journal articles, maps of the world, news archives, statistical
information about countries, and an index of topics.
Before going on to the next step, complete
the following checklist:
 I
understand my assignment
I
have read some general information on my topic which will
help me define my task
I
know the length of my assignment and will choose 4-6 research
sources to complete it
If
I have not been given a specific topic, I have narrowed down
my choices from a broader subject area
I
can define my task as ….(make sure you say this, as articulating
your objective in words helps to realize whether or not you
truly understand your topic)
I
know the questions my project must answer
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