English Composition I

Choosing a research topic is the first step in the research process. Choosing your topic is research! Here are a few tips to help you get started:

• Choose a topic that interests you! Research is a lot easier when you care about the topic.
• Review the guidelines about topic selection outlined in your assignment. You may wish to ask your instructor for recommendations and suggestions.

This 3 minute video explains how to test and revise a topic as part of the research process. (North Carolina State University, CC-BY-NC-SA)

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