What is the topic you want to research in this class? Please address the FIRES criteria mentioned in worksheet #3

Using at least three complete sentences, explain WHY you chose this research topic. Include answers to the following questions in your response. 

• Why is the problem or issue important? What interests you about it?

• Are you taking a disciplinary, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary approach or a combination of these approaches to this topic?

Identify at least four keywords (hopefully more!) that you will find useful to find information on this topic.

What sources of information are necessary to begin research on this topic? (Hint: books, journal articles, primary sources such as interviews, statistics, etc.)

Identify at least three specific databases, specific websites, or names of journals, where you will begin to look for information related to your topic.

What potential roadblocks do you envision in finding information related to this topic?

Explain at least one research question and/or idea about your topic that you have right now.