Narrowing a topic requires you to create a specific question about something that interests you. This will focus your research and make your information-gathering process more manageable.
Think about the who? what? where? when? and why? For example:
Who? is the specific person or group on which you will focus?
What? aspect or theory of the topic is interesting to you?
Where? is the geographic area or region you would like to study?
When? what time period will be your focus?
Why? is it important to study this topic?
Broad topic: Eating Disorders
Who? teenage girls
What? social or psychological aspects; family dynamics
Where? United States
When? within the last five years (2020-2025)
Why? do people develop eating disorders?
Possible research questions:
