Developing Your Topic Answers

A position is either

Your research should be guided by the directive of the assignment.

Creating a thesis statement is the first step in developing your topic.

Your research supports your thesis.

Once you have chosen a topic, what should you do before beginning the research process?

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

Who should be interested in the topic chosen for a research paper?

Evaluate this topic idea:“Teachers gave 18.5% more homework in 2007 than in 2005.”

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

Melinda has always wanted to know about export rates between the U.S. and China. Why is this a good research topic for her?

If you have selected a topic that you do not like, you should change your topic. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A research paper which has been turned in for credit is a final product.

Which question may be used to start your initial research about “Global Warming”?

You should find a new topic if

A thesis statement is supported by arguments.

Evaluate this topic idea: “20% of smokers decide to quit everyday."

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

Write one sentence describing how mental patients were treated in the hospital.