Are you assigned a topic, or choosing one for yourself?
Tips on Choosing a research topic:
- Brainstorm...write down your ideas.
- Don't bore yourself! Choose a topic that you are interested in.
- Narrow your topic, don't choose something too general.
- If your topic is too broad, you will find too much information.
- If your topic is too narrow, you won't find enough information.
- Do a bit of background research with a simple internet or Wikipedia search. This can help you choose and limit the scope of your topic.
- Consult subject lists in various databases.
- Remember that your topic will evolve as you complete your research, embrace this fluidity.
Use topical databases to find an interesting subject and learn key facts about it.
