The Research Hub

So, what makes for a "good" topic?

• Something that interests you! You'll enjoy researching it and write a paper that's meaningful to you.
• It meets the requirements of your assignment.
• It’s broad enough to give you several search options.
• It’s focused enough that you’re not overwhelmed with information.

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.