Brainstorm
Based on what you’ve been talking and reading about in class, pick a topic that interests you – after all, you will probably be spending a lot of time working on your project!
Think about different aspects of your topic and pick one that is not too narrow or too broad. If your topic is too broad, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of material you find. If your topic is too narrow, you may be frustrated by the small amount of material that is available. It’s important to be flexible – you may have to narrow, broaden, or even change your topic as you move through the research process.
Sometimes we need a little help coming up with a research topic. The library's database, Opposing Viewpoints, allows you to browse current issues and read background information to get ideas for your research topic.