Selecting a Research Topic  

The ability to develop a good research topic is an important skill.

Sometimes instructors will assign a specific topic, usually they will ask you to select a topic that interests you.

Be aware, selecting a good topic is not easy. It must be narrow and focused enough to be interesting, yet broad enough to find adequate information for your research. Before you select your topic, make sure you know what your final research project should look like. Each instructor, or class, will have somewhat different requirements and purposes for research. 

Follow the 8 steps to help select your research topic. Click on the tabs above to guide you through the 8 steps.

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