Choosing a Topic for Research

There are things you need to know about academic writing. Let us review the guidelines for choosing a topic.

Assess your chosen topics based on the points raised in the article below:

Academic Writing and Questions to Consider in Choosing a Topic

An academic writing should be based on thoroughly selected references. Identifying and selecting sources could be a tedious process for a novice researcher but it can be done with ease if one keeps in mind what to do and what not to do in looking for and deciding to choose sources for research writing.

The Seven Steps of the Research Process

Here are more helpful information for each step:

First Step: How to Find and Develop a Viable Research Topic

Second Step: Finding Background Information

Third and Fourth Steps:

Fifth Step: Evaluating Sources

Sixth Step: Evaluate What You Find

Seventh Step: Cite What You Find and Use A Standard Format (See the APA Format)

After having gone through these readings and the must-watch videos, improve your sources (there should be at least 10 reliable sources) and decide on ONE topic for your final research. Submit at least 3 possible titles or major questions you would like to answer in your paper along with a list of reliable references in APA format. Under each reference, write a brief description of the source or reference, specifically mention what information or support does it hold to your chosen topic.

You may use yellow or white paper. Don't forget to write the date, your section and name. Deadline is on the first meeting next week (January 16-20, 2012).


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