Humanities Guide to Research

What is the difference between search and research? Watch the video to find out! (2:36)

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When choosing a research question consider:

• Are you interested?
• Is it relevant?
• Is it important?

Next,

Gather background research on a topic of your choice.

Frame it: 

• What is the discussion on your topic?
• What do you already know?
• What needs to be explored further?

Consider:

• Is the question too broad or narrow?
• Can it be answered?

This video describes how to come up with a research topic, or research question, for an essay. (2:32)

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