Research guide - generating a topic -1
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The document provides guidance on selecting a topic for an assignment in 3 main ways: 1. The teacher may directly assign a topic or provide a general topic area for students to explore more specific aspects of. 2. When given freedom to choose, students should pick a topic that interests them and follows the assignment guidelines. Topics should not be too broad or narrow in scope. 3. When selecting a topic, students should consider whether the topic is relevant, interesting to them, something they have some prior knowledge of, unique, and will allow them to think critically. Picking the right topic makes the research and writing process more engaging.
Research guide - generating a topic -1
- 1. Generating a Topic Selecting a Topic: 3 Ways to Find a Topic: 1. Teacher will assign you a topic • When given a topic, there should not be an issue in deciding on a topic. 2. Teacher provides a guideline in choosing a topic • The teacher may have a general topic for students to research about. • Ex: Ocean; students may choose to write about currents, sea animals, coral reef, etc. 3. Teacher gives free reign in picking a topic • When teachers give students the freedom to research about any topic, it may be difficult to decide. Pick a topic that interests you, or you might be stuck with a topic like Tax Preparation.
- 2. Generating a Topic How to Pick a Topic: Consider the following checkpoints: Topic is within guidelines and requirements of the assignment Topic is not too broad or too narrow • depends on the length of the paper Topic is relevant to reader, current time and situation • debatable, important, controversial Topic is interesting to you • picking an interesting topic will make the research process more fun and result in an engaging piece others will want to read Topic is something you vaguely know about • writing about something you are not familiar with can lead to a unique perspective to the topic and lead to discovery of new information which is the point of research Topic is not common • a simple common topic can lead to plagiarism, the topic should involve critical thinking on the writer’s part