(Can only be completed after you have chosen a topic and developed some focused knowledge of it).
Adapted from The Curious Researcher:
For your original post, make a brief presentation to the class on your topic:
“Rather than simply report everything you’ve learned about your topic…focus on what you’ve learned so far that most surprised you and why. Or present the most common misconceptions about your topic and why they miss the mark. Or provide some background about why the question you’re exploring is important and share some of the answers you’ve discovered so far. If your topic has a personal dimension, tell the story, and share how your research has helped you understand your experience differently” (Ballenger 70).