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Public Speaking: Research: Getting Started

Selecting a Research Topic

Where to Begin??

The most challenging part of starting a research paper can be finding a research topic.  Below are resources to help you begin the process.

                                                                               

Concept Mapping is a way of visually brainstorming research topics and ideas for your paper.  This video outlines the method of concept mapping and how it can be used to pinpoint a research topic of interest.

The Choosing a Topic guide provided by Purdue's Online Writing Lab provides detailed information on how to initally select a topic of focus for a research paper.  This information may also be downloaded and distributed as a handout.