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Learning Activity
Construct a Star Diagram

For this activity you will use your background and interests to come up with potential research topics. Note emphasis on the words "potential" and "topics." This exercise is similar to brainstorming because you are expected to generate a list of ideas--not one single idea--about which you could write. Later, you can assess whether or not the potential topics fit the course requirements and if they interest you enough for you to spend the time necessary to write a good research paper.

Required Materials

This learning activity requires the following resources:


    blue bullet used to denote item in a lista sheet of paper (the larger the better)
    blue bullet used to denote item in a listcrayons, colored pencils, or colored markers
    blue bullet used to denote item in a listmagazines, scissors, and glue (optional)

Directions

The first week of January 2004, Dr. Steven L. Berg completed the star diagram as if he were preparing to write a research paper on the Middle East. You will see his work as you complete the following steps.


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Step 2: Select the Topic


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