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Where to start: Narrowing the topic
 
     

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Narrow topic

After considering the question, the next thing to do is to narrow down the topic to make it more manageable. Follow the following steps to do that:

  • Single out the main elements of the selected topic and consider how these can be applied to the primary material of your essay.
  • How long should your paper be? The length of the paper is important as it determines the amount of information for your paper. It also even dictates the number of body parts or paragraphs to support your thesis. The longer the essay, the more chance to explore the topic and the more implication and complex it could be. The shorter the essay then the more limited and precise the topic will be.
  • Note the specific aspects of the topic that have been addressed in the primary texts and also in the lectures. This guides you on how to write about the materials gathered. Remember also that your lecturer will usually ask you to address issues in the course content, therefore you should also select a topic you feel is or has been addressed as much as possible throughout the text.If you follow this principle you will be able to present your reader with a clear view of the sources and ideas dominating the material.
  • Unsure of the aspect to tackle, do not waste time, contact the lecturer for assistance and guidance on a specific avenue for researching your topic.
 Now Let us consider the basic steps towards narrowing the topic.

 

 
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