Getting Started with Research at Shapiro Library
This guide discusses understanding information sources, formulating a topic and search phrase, where and how to search the library for information, how to evaluate sources, how to cite sources, and more.
Choosing a Topic & Developing a Research Question
Choosing a Topic
When selecting a topic for your research, ask yourself the following questions:
- Will it sustain my interest?
- Am I choosing a topic because it seems easy or my friends are doing it?
- Does it fit the parameters of my assignment?
- How much time do I have and how long does the assignment need to be?
- Is credible information on this topic readily available?
Watch this Credo Learning Tools video on How to Select a Topic which is an essential foundational step of the research process.
Explore the left-hand pages to learn more about choosing a topic and developing a research question.