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Understanding
Research
 Research
process
Select
a topic
 Refine
a topic
Identify
objectives Choose
approach
Explore
a topic
Plan
a search
Evaluate
info
Finding
Books
Finding
Articles
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How
Can I Narrow My Topic?
You
can narrow your topic by focusing on one or more of the following:
| A
Time Period - |
19th
century; the 1930s, since 2000, etc. |
| A
Geographic Region - |
Nation,
state, city, coastal region, etc. |
| A
Population Group - |
Gender,
age, ethnicity, nationality, etc. |
| An
Aspect or Event - |
Social,
psychological, legal, cultural, philosophical, etc. |
Let's
generate some possibilities for narrowing our sample topic of DEAF STUDIES:
Focus
on: |
New,
Narrowed Topic: |
| Time
period |
Social
issues of the deaf in the 19th century |
| Population |
Parents of deaf children |
| Location |
Deaf
schools in the Midwest |
| Aspect |
K-12
education |
(4) Do You Know How?
Based on the options mentioned in the example, what are some additional possibilities for narrowing the topic "deaf studies"?
Read possible answers
You
can do some initial exploration to find information and sources to help
you begin to narrow your topic. Next:
What Resources Can Help Me Narrow My Topic? |
