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Step One: Brainstorm Topic ideas
Find a Topic That Interests You Use the following questions to help you generate topic ideas: - Do you have a strong opinion on a current social or political controversy?
- Did you read a newspaper article or see a TV broadcast recently that piqued your curiosity or made you angry or anxious?
- Do you have a personal issue, problem or interest you'd like to know more about?
- Is there an aspect of your course you're interested in learning more about?
Look at Topical Web Sites and Research Sites for Ideas
Below are a few resources to get you started. Our Online and Distance Learning Resources pages link to many more research sites and databases. For Current Events, Government, Politics, Education and the Social Sciences For Health and Medicine For the Humanities, Art, Literature and Music For Other Subject Areas Write Down Words or Phrases that Interest You Could any of these be the basis for a more focused topic? Be Aware of Overused Topics Avoid overused topics such as abortion, gun control, teen pregnancy, assisted suicide or teen suicide, unless you have a new approach. Your instructor may have other topics that he or she feels are overused. Step Two: Read General Background Information Back to How to Select a Research Topic
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