Describe methods to use in identifying and narrowing your research paper topic.

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Prepare: As you prepare to write your response to this discussion assignment, it will be in your best interest to review the following resources:

  • Develop a Research Topic
  • Incorporate Sources into Your Research Paper
  • When considering a research topic, consider an interesting topic that is worth further research. For instance, having a strong opinion on a specific topic may deter you from thinking more critically, and therefore the research might end up being one-sided. It is a good idea to pick a topic in which you can provide a good argument for both sides of the societal issue.
  • Write: The first step in the research process is selecting a topic that is both interesting and manageable. For this discussion:
    •  identify two potential research topics.
    • Describe methods to use in identifying and narrowing your research paper topic.
    • Examine and summarize information from at least two scholarly sources for one of the topics that may prove valuable as you seek to defend your claims regarding your chosen topic.
    • Address why scholarly sources should be used to support your writing on the selected topic.
    • Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly sources, and properly cite any references.
    • Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length