Research Process Tutorial: Define & Refine topic

Step 1: Try to do something that matters to you, that applies to the career you are pursuing.

Step 2: Describe your topic in one sentence.

Hint: Narrow the topic with more terms, or broaden topic with synonyms.

Hint: Many people start with a topic that is too BIG, and need to narrow down their topic.

DEFINE your topic in a sentence.

Best practices:
Consider multiple keywords, synonyms, or points of view.
Narrow your topic down to meet assignment’s stated goals.

This Help Guide will walk you through each stage of the research process.