When you are choosing a topic, the most important thing is find a topic you are genuinely interested in researching. This will make finding articles and writing about it more interesting for you and keep you engaged.
Here is a worksheet to help you think about your topic. When you are done, you will have your 25 word topic ready to submit. Having trouble thinking of a topic or need to refine idea you have? Before you fill out the worksheet, see the two videos below for help:
How to Find a Research Topic Using Generative A.I. When You Have a Topic but it's Too Broad or Vague
How to find a Research Topic Using Generative A.I. When You Have No Idea What to Research
Worksheet: Six (Maybe Five) Steps to Coming Up with a Research Topic Download Worksheet (this opens in a new tab). You can print it off and fill it out by hand or type in the fields provided. Just make sure to save it before you close out.
How to Find a Research Topic Using Generative AI When You Have a Topic Idea But Its' Too Broad Or Vague - 2:08 Closed Captioned
How-To Find a Research Topic Using Generative A.I. When You Have No Idea What To Research - 2:43 Closed Captioned
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