The students spend class periods completing research in the library using materials dealing with specific sub-topics and general broad topics. Computer Infotrac search to find current events dealing with specific sub-topics, Reader's Guide to find current events from magazine articles.
Students compile notes from search.
Use Infotrac to identify specific sub-topics, use Reader's Guide, develop group skills. Work in progress evaluation, updated research evaluation. Present the Infotrac and suggest areas for students to research. Discuss the Reader's Guide and apply its use to research of sub-topics. Begin search for possible sub-topics assigned.