“Aghh!
I just don’t know what to write about!” I can't tell you how many times I've said that phrase. It first happened in English 150, then in American Heritage, civilization classes, psychology and even religion classes.
Choosing an appropriate research topic –
this can be the hardest part of research-based writing. Often, writing
assignments allow you to choose a topic from a very wide range. Even if you choose
a topic, how will you approach that topic. Here are some tips in choosing a
research topic:
Brainstorm
This can be used
in many stages of writing but it is helpful to explore the possibilities of
what you may write on different subjects. Brainstorming can happen in many ways:
graphs, comparisons, free writing, picture maps, etc.
Find something that interests you.
If you can’t find
something that interests you it will be harder to motivate yourself to study
and write about this topic. Even if you are restricted to a small range of
topics, find some way to make that topic meaningful and personal.
Ask questions
Does the topic
interest me?
Can I find enough
research about the topic?
Is the topic
sufficiently unique and appropriate for your intended audience?
Does the topic
fit the constraints of the given assignment?
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