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Finding a Topic
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The Research ProcessSelects a narrow aspect
of broad topic to research
Develops a research question
Conducts research to answer question Writes research
paper
Identifies a broad topic of interest
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Step 1. Identifying a broad topic of interest
Are there specific topic requirements from instructor?
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EXPLOREExplore topics that interest you…
Surf the webBrainstorm ideas your instructor, a librarian or a friend.
Browse current issue databases like Opposing Viewpoints or CQ Researcher
Print collection, magazines, newspapers, reference books.
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Current Issues Database
Broad topics• Global Warming• Body Image• Cybercrime
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Step 2. Narrowing your topic
Global
Warming
Animal
Extinction
Polar Bear Population
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Reference DatabaseReference Collection
in Print
Other resources
• Your textbook• Google/Wikipedia• Talk to someone
knowledgeable about the topic
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION• Basic foundational information (who, what, when, where,
how)• Identify subtopics, helping you to focus (narrow) the broad
topic you have chosen. • Background sources do not necessarily make it into the final
version of a research paper. Instead, they are a starting point for further development.