So, what makes for a "good" topic?
Consult your professor or a librarian to help you narrow your ideas down to a manageable topic for your paper or project.
A keyword search scans all words in a record, including the title, abstract, and author. Refer to your class notes and course materials to get ideas for search terms.
Tip: A good research topic usually contains 2-3 concepts. It is often in the form of a research question or statement. Break your topic into individual keywords by pulling out the words that indicate the main concepts of your topic.
Example:
A Research question: What motivates adult learners taking online courses?
motivates | adult learners | online courses |
motivation | adult student | distance education |
motivating | non-traditional | web-based course |