Whenever you are given the freedom to do so, select a topic that genuinely interests you and/or is relevant to your life. Do a quick inventory:
You'll want to consider the following issues before you select your topic:
In considering what topic you want to research, begin thinking about what you've learned in class so far that interests you. You can also start to think about possible topics that you've heard or read about or one that affects you personally.
Below are some sources that can help jumpstart this process:
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