Develop your research topic
Why develop your research topic?
- A focused topic will save you time and frustration later in your research process
- It helps you to be clear about what you do and do not need
Tips for developing a research topic
- Brainstorm ideas
- Share your ideas with classmates, friends, instructor or librarians
- Browse encyclopedias or other materials for ideas on your topic
- Understand expectations of your assignment
- Select a topic that is interesting to you
- Develop a question by completing the sentence: "I want information on..."
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