After you have completed the exploration of your general topic,
it is time to come to a focused topic. A focused topic is the limited, specific concept or question that your research hopes to examine or answer. Your focused topic will eventually be refined into your
thesis or research question, that is, the main idea which your paper or presentation will explain or argue.
Having a strong, workable focus is essential to a successful research experience.
After you have completed the exploration of your general topic,
it is time to come to a focused topic. A focused topic is the limited, specific concept or question that your research hopes to examine or answer. Your focused topic will eventually be refined into your
thesis or research question, that is, the main idea which your paper or presentation will explain or argue.
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