Choosing an appropriate topic
is the first step in the research process. Aside from material presented
in class, ideas for topics can come from journal
and newspaper articles and subject
encyclopedias.An
appropriate topic is one that:
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Will sustain your interest throughout
the process of exploring and writing.
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Is not too current for there
to be sufficient available information.
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Has several facets that can be
used to narrow or broaden the topic if necessary.
Overviews
of a Topic / Questions to Ask Before
Researching a Topic
