Let’s do one assignment and a time…..

Choosing a Topic

Make it specific!

Below is an example of how an interest can be narrowed down to an approachable topic for your project:

Interest: PoliticsTheme: Equal RightsTopic: Women's SuffrageIssue: Ratification of the 19th Amendment• The issue, Ratification of the 19th Amendment, is the final topic. Notice that it's

neither too broad nor too narrow, but will provide an in-depth look at one aspect of Women's Suffrage.

Quick Practice! List some topics…

Narrowed down to

2.01 Choosing a Research Topic

This is the purpose and goal of your project! You need to convince your reader that your event changed the US, and explain the impact!

This is not a SUMMARY of an event!

Sample Topic: The invention of the telephone

2.01 Choosing a Research Topic