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.
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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. |