Step 2: Describe the focus of your research This step requires you to create a research statement/question. You must fully read and understand the chapter information on your chosen topic before engaging in your Library research. You may not restate or reteach material from the course (textbook, powerpoint slides, lecture mated?) Your formal research material must EXPAND your knowledge of the topic through either breadth of information or depth of information. Here is a link you may find helpful. Research Topic Focus