When you’re given a research assignment, sometimes the hardest part comes right at the beginning, when you need to determine what to research. Read to learn about techniques that will help you develop an appropriate, manageable, and interesting research focus.

With so many areas of research available, the tough part is deciding where to start. This video will break down the cyclical nature of the research process, and explain how to choose and narrow a topic into an appropriate research question, and how to explore your topic through strategic searching.