Finding a Topic

Ask general questions about the subject of your course. What topics from the textbook or lecture have been of interest? What would you like to know more about?

Write down your ideas along with any questions that might come up. Our goal is to find a topic that is not too broad. For example, Sharks are a very big topic. A more specific topic like Shark Species of the Caribbean will help make the amount of research you find manageable.

If you are having trouble selecting a topic, use one of the methods below to get you started:

• Look through the textbook for your class
• Look over your notes from class
• Try mind-mapping. See the video to the right for help.