EMPOWER - Choosing Your Topic: Page 6 of 13
How does this topic relate to my class?
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It is helpful to think about how
your topic is categorized in an academic field. There are several reasons this is a useful exercise: |
If it is difficult to find information on your topic, you will be able to easily pull in other related concepts to create a more developed research topic
It will help you select the best information source or database for your topic
It will even help you write a better paper because you will know how your topic relates to the class, your field, and the world in general.
