Focusing your Topic
The Petrologic Approach
Finding a Topic
The Process of Topic Selection
Find an Interest in a Broad Subject Area
Narrow the Topic
Question the Topic
Organize your Questions
What is the significance of your Topic?
To Summarize
The Final Goal
General Strategies
Define and Focus
Read … to Develop a Broad Overview of Your Topic
What should you read?
Write to Clarify your thinking
Talk About Your Ideas
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