On the Dissertation: How to Find a Research Topic A new book sheds light on a vital academic skill: the art and craft of figuring out what you want to investigate.

Asking questions like these will help you focus your research project. Choose a topic that interests you, but also one that generates a significant amount of research material. This way, you'll have ...

“You need to narrow down your topic.” How many times have you said these words? A student comes for help on a research assignment, and you can tell they are still lost inside an overly broad topic. So ...