In the previous blog post about creating Power Points, I have mentioned research as a number one criteria for a successful presentation. Things are simpler if your teacher hands you out the criteria sheet (rubric) or just questions to research, but if you don't have that privilege (or want to spice up your slides), here is a blog post about how to "Internet-Surf" successfully:
1. Platform
So, it is important to use a worthy platform while researching your topic. Google usually does really well, although consider "Google Scholar" if you need really legible material.
2. Diversity of Sources
It would be great if you will take your information from different types of sources:
video-lessons
cases
novels
articles
biographies
statistics
etc. Not only each source will add you more material, it will also stick to your memory because you will revise it a lot of times.
3. Comprehension Help
Relating it back to the previous point, make sure you use different sources to really understand the info. Video lessons (like in Khan Academy), will enhance your knowledge on the topic. It would also be great if you will find and do some quizzes related to the topic, as it will serve you 2 things:
1. Reassurance that you've covered a good amount of info
2. Ability to answer audience's questions
4. Basic Questions
Questions like What, When, Why, Who and How must be researched in order to be able to advance the topic later on. You may use Wikipedia as a source, although not for its information, but for its references, rather.
5. Advanced Questions
The advanced questions will strictly depend on the topic you were researching, but if you absolutely can't seem to pose a question, read a big, detailed piece of material about the topic, and deduct (and further answer) questions from that.
6. If a Debate...
If your research is needed for a debate though, I strongly recommend you to research some information of your opponent, to prepare the answers before-hand.
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