The Developing a Research Question video (2:31 minutes) reviews the difference between a research topic and a research question plus things to consider.
Be sure to talk with your professor to determine if the topic or question meets the scope of the assignment. And always make sure to go through the topic or question approval process if required by your professor
The Mapping Your Research Ideas video (2:53 minutes) explains how to create a map using your research idea. You can download the Keyword Map worksheet (Word document link), use blank paper, or open a new Word document on your device.
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