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Rachel Klahm
ENC2135
2/13/18

pages 261-276 in BBG explain how to make choosing a research topic easier. Usually these are very broad topics and it can be frustrating to narrow down your options and pick one to research and write about. The passage encourages students to explore new ideas and topics and to pay attention to key questions when choosing one. Questions like, "who's saying what?" "are there terms you need to define" and "what are the facts?" Also pay attention to others opinions on the subject and look for any conflicting views. When picking your topic be sure that the sources you're using are still in your comfort zone, it's encouraged to explore new things but you still want to stick with one that . you're confident in. I know that for me personally it is often hard to narrow down specific topics because there are so many to choose from. This reading is full of questions I can ask myself when picking my next one and I feel confident that I will have an easier time using these guidelines.

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