The Milton Wolf Prize in Diplomacy
Step Two: Research your topic
What you need to do:
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Make it true
Key question to answer: Where can you find reliable information about your topic?
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Goal:
Gather information about your topic and clarify why this issue is important for people to know about.
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to get started:
possible resources
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Google
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Library
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Local museums
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National organization that deals with your topic
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Local newspaper
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Adults you know: teachers, parents, guardians, family friends
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Pro-tip: You will need to cite your sources, so keep track of the sites you use!
checklist
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Use the Internet to find reliable sites with the data and information you will need.
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Use Wikipedia only for background information.
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Keep track of the sites you use so you can include them in the credits!
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Gather information that will help you understand the topic and speak about it with authority. For example:
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Why does this problem exist?
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How widespread is it?
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Be able to answer the question: Why should people get involved in helping to solve this problem?