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Developing a Topic  Want to do good research? Start with a good topic!! What was the history of the Knights Templar in the crusades?  What deceptive tactics were used to keep D-Day a secret from the Germans?  What impact did Gaudi’s architecture have on those who came after him?  How effective is the TEACHH program at treating Autism? What impact does exercise have on treating breast cancer?  What role does dopamine play in addictive behaviors? What was the significance of Raphael’s “School of Athens” in art history?
Step 1: Match Your Assignment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Step 1: Match Your Assignment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Step 1: Match Your Assignment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Step 1: Match Your Assignment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Step 2: Get a ‘starter topic’ ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Step 3: Refine Your Topic ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Developing A Topic

  • 1. Developing a Topic Want to do good research? Start with a good topic!! What was the history of the Knights Templar in the crusades? What deceptive tactics were used to keep D-Day a secret from the Germans? What impact did Gaudi’s architecture have on those who came after him? How effective is the TEACHH program at treating Autism? What impact does exercise have on treating breast cancer? What role does dopamine play in addictive behaviors? What was the significance of Raphael’s “School of Athens” in art history?
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  1. Why We Teach This: Selecting a topic is a skill that can be learned A good topic is 40% of a good paper ESPECIALLY if you tend to procrastinate when beginning research. Goals of Selecting a Topic: Get a topic that matches the assignment Get a topic that is manageable for the time you have Get a GOOD research question to answer in your paper. This focuses your research and makes organizing the paper easier. Good grades start with good topics!!