This brief tutorial provides tools and strategies for finding and focusing a topic, then turning it into a research question to guide you in your research.
STEP 1: IDENTIFY YOUR TOPIC
SUMMARY: Brainstorm topic ideas using the internet and library resources, then state your topic as a question. For example, if you are interested in finding out about self-esteem in teenagers, you might pose the question, "What effect does the use of Instagram have on the self-esteem of High School students?"
Having trouble deciding what to write about? Try exploring the links below to get some ideas.
NOTE: These sites are very useful, but check with your instructor before using any information from them! Your instructor may require only scholarly, peer-reviewed articles.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
