Refining Your Topic

Creating a Concept Map

Now that you have found a topic you think you might be interested in you may want to give "concept mapping' a try.

Watch the 3 minute video below (brought to you by UCLA Libraries) that explains how concept maps can be used to:

• Choose a Topic
• Formulate a Research Question
• Narrow or Broaden a Topic

Make it Meaningful

With your concept map in mind you may have a potential research topic in mind but you might need to refine it if it is too broad or widen your scope if it is too narrow. Watch this video to get some tips on how to create an interesting and meaningful research topic.

Citations & Attributions

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"Refining Your Research Question Links to an external site." by McMaster Library Links to an external site. is licensed under CC BY (reuse allowed) Links to an external site.

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