EDUC 302: Diversity and Inclusion  

Use the TABS across the top of this guide to find and think critically about resources you need.

• Explore topics to find where your interest lies. 
• Start with your textbook and course materials, conversations with other students in the class and, of course, your professor.
• Then browse beyond Google, using authoritative library reference sources to begin your exploration and find ideas.  Check the encyclopedias tab above for examples and links.
  
• Develop and use a Search Strategy.
• Once you have identified a topic, write it as a question.
• Think of as many words as you can to describe your topic. Add more terms that you discover as you search.
• Consider various opinions about controversial issues. 
• Some library series that may help are listed in a sub-set of the encyclopedias tab above.
  
• Pay attention to tone and slant when reading any source.
• Discover more in depth. 
• Read what others have published in books or periodical articles that you could develop into a topic. 
• Use the tabs above for tips and suggestions for these.
  
• Be flexible. 
• You may decide to modify your topic as you gain knowledge about your topic.