Q. I need help choosing a topic for my research paper.

That's a great question. The short video below (3:29) will help you get started by doing the following:

• Start with a general area of interest.
• List subjects within that area.
• Narrow your subject list to one topic.
• Consider different aspects of the topic.
• Choose the aspect you want to research and formulate a description of your topic.

You may also be interested in:
The Research Process
Narrowing Your Topic
Constructing a Thesis Statement

Tutorials that might help: Choosing a Topic and Background Research Tips
Want to take the quiz? Research Process Quiz

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