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Lesson Plan: Civics Skills: Research With a Personal Connection

A student from Bridgeport, Conn., discusses the impact of food deserts on his community. Drawing on his personal experience to create a topic for research, he explains his process for sifting through information and developing a clear argument backed by evidence. The basis of strong research is defining a clear question and examining high-quality sources. Having a personal connection can make this process more meaningful.

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