If your topic is too narrow...
- Identify related issues and topics that will bring in more information, like...
- Additional time periods
- Larger geographic regions
- Broader population
- Additional viewpoints
- Related topics the compare or contrast with yours
- Then, use your list to form a Just Right topic that will provide enough information for the assignment!
Example:
A student is asked to write a term paper about International Labor Issues. She has narrowed her topic to Economic Impact of Sweat Shops on Development in South Asia (too narrow). She creates the following list of related issues and topics that will bring her more information.
Related Topics
Time Period
Place
Population
Viewpoint
Compare/Contrast
Based on the list, the student decided to use the following broader topic:
What are the differences in labor practices between countries in Asia and South America?
