As Mrs. Powers pointed out, you can't review a movie until you've seen it. You can't come up with a thesis statement until you've become familiar with the material. This step helps you document that background research.

Name:

Period:

Date:

Topic:

Background Reading Report (circle one): 1 2 3

What source did you consult?

Cite the source, following the guidelines on the BMHS Library's web site.

Where did you get this source? (book, article in a book, database, Internet)

Briefly DESCRIBE what information you found in the source: