Gather background information & develop basic knowledge about your topic. Use Google, the Articles & Books Search, reference sources, and news sources.

Follow your curiosity by asking yourself:

• What are the broader and narrower topics?

• Who are your stakeholders?

• Who would have the information you’re looking for and would they be required to share that publicly?

• Would aspects of this issue be covered in the news and/or academic journals?

• Who would be interested in this topic?

• What does your audience need to know?