Narrowing your Topic

How can I write an effective paper in just 3-5 pages?

Step One: Choose a big topic.

Marilyn Monroe

Step Two: Ask questions…

Who was Marilyn Monroe? What impact did Marilyn Monroe have on the

film industry? Who was Marilyn Monroe married to? How is Marilyn Monroe connected to the

Kennedy’s? How did Marilyn Monroe die? What happened before her death that was

suspicious? Why is there controversy surrounding her

death?

Step Three: Decide which questions your paper will answer.

Who was Marilyn Monroe? How was Marilyn Monroe connected to

the Kennedys? How did Marilyn Monroe die? Why is there controversy surrounding

her death?

Step Four: Find information on each of those questions.

Using Webnote: Choose colored notecards for each question you will be researching.

Webnote

Write a working thesis statement on this topic.

Considering the autopsy, her government connections, and actions prior to her death, Marilyn Monroes’ death may not have been a suicide.