This document outlines the requirements for developing a research topic and question. It instructs the candidate to choose a specific topic rather than a broad one, explain explicitly what they want to understand about the topic in a one-page attachment, and pose an arguable research question.

1. Candidate:________________________<br />Supervisor: _______________________<br />Subject Area<br />Topic: **Remember two words—too broad! Be specific<br />Why are you writing about this topic? In other words, what do you want to determine or understand about your topic? Be explicit—at this point you should be able to fully explain what you hope to learn from your investigation. Attach a separate typed page (one page only).<br />What is your research question? Make sure you have posed a question that is arguable.<br />