Biology

Choosing a topic for your research is an important step. You will want to consider the assignment and make sure that your topic will fit the guidelines. It can be helpful to think of your research topic as a question that you would like to find the answer to, such as "What are the environmental effects of losing biodiversity?" or "How do invasive plant species affect humans?". If you have a personal interest in your topic, the research process will feel much more exciting.

Another good way to generate topic ideas is to look at news sources or current events to see what topics might be raising questions in the community. Looking at news sources or blog posts will also help you collect background information on a topic and understand how different areas of study intersect with the question at hand. Below, you'll find some biology-focused news feeds that can help you choose a research topic.