Answered By: Alicia Hopkins
Last Updated: Nov 15, 2022    Views: 463

There are many techniques to refine your topic and develop a specific research question. Our Topic Development research guide can help you get started. Some strategies include:

  • Brainstorming. Think about your topic and write down anything that comes to mind.
  • Exploratory searching. Do a simple search for your topic ("dance therapy") in one of our databases and draw inspiration from what others have written about.
  • Concept mapping. A type of brainstorming where you organize your ideas visually (see the research guide for more).

You will always be best served by a research question that you are genuinely interested in answering. Choose something you care about and it will sustain your interest and motivate you to do your best work!

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