Research & Subject Guides: AP Biology: Home

Finding too much information?

Try refining your topic/search by:

Concept	Example
Taxonomy	invertebrate aquatic animals
Location	aquatic animals of the Long Island Sound
Developmental stage	aquatic animal larvae
Structure	aquatic animal gills
Environment	fresh water aquatic animals
Additional topic	aquatic animal physiology
Cellular or Metabolic Process	aquatic animal respiration

Define and refine your topic.
- Narrow or broaden your search.
Formulate your research questions.
- Factual Questions- You may need to investigate some factual questions before you begin your research. Some examples: What does pH mean? What is the difference between abiotic and biotic factors?
- Research Questions – What do you want to know about your topic? Is your question researchable and answerable?
Identify library resources.
Find information on your topic.
Cite your sources.