Narrow or Broaden your Topic if Necessary

Identifying when a topic is too narrow or too broad

How do you know when your topic is too narrow, too broad, or just right? Consider the following points.

• When is a topic too broad?
• When is a topic too narrow?
• When is a topic just right?
• What do I do if I can't decide?

Introduction
Identify Research Ideas
Develop Overview
Organize Research & Write Topic Statement
Narrow or Broaden Topic
Develop Thesis
Develop Questions
End of Module