Choosing a topic

Interest

Choose something you are interested in! The research and the writing process will go smoother if you are actually interested in your topic!

Too broad vs too narrow

If your topic is too narrow, you may have a problem finding sources!
- For example: Cancer and New Britain, CT
If your topic is too broad you may become overwhelmed by the amount of information you find
- For example: Cancer

Narrowing a topic

Mind Map

Not sure where to start on a topic?! Try making a mind map! A mind map is a diagram used to visually organize information. You can makie a mind map using a website such as: MindMeister or Bubbl.us or you can do it on paper!