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Choosing a Research Topic & Key Terms

3.1 Choosing a Research Topic

Note about Module 3 Exercise

At the end of Module 3, you will be asked to complete an exercise involving choosing a research topic and identifying its key terms. If you learn best by doing, you can already download that exercise and work on it as you complete Module 3.

Choosing a topic is a crucial part of the research process. The video below explains some of the things you should consider when deciding on a topic.

Check Your Understanding

Now you’ll learn how to identify the key terms in your topic.