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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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What
Resources Can Help Me Narrow My Topic?
These
resources can help generate ideas to narrow your topic:
- Specialized
encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks: Use these reference
resources to get ideas about specific time periods, locations, populations,
and issues of your topic.
- ODU
library catalog: Search the library catalog by subject heading.
Many subject headings are broken down into more focused subheadings,
based on location, time period, or particular characterists of a topic.
Example: A search under the subject "Internet" returns
many possibilities, including:
- Internet—Moral
and ethical aspects
- Internet—Social
aspects
- Internet—In
higher education
- Library
database:
Explore articles in journals, magazines, and newspapers to identify
different aspects, issues, and perscpectives that you might focus on.
(5) Do You Know How?
In which encyclopedias might you find some background information on
deaf studies?
A: Encyclopedia of Deafness & Hearing Disorders
B. Encyclopedia of Psychology
C. Encyclopedia Britannica
Find
out
Although
it is not often a problem, you can have a topic that is too narrow. Next:
How
Do I Broaden My Topic? |
