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Questions to Consider: Ask yourself open-ended questions to focus your topic. Using the five W's can help:
Keep in Mind: You don't have to answer all of the questions. Some might not apply or be helpful. |
Broad Topic | Sub-Topic | Narrowed Topic | Argument |
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Television & Violence | Effects of television violence on behavior | Effects of television violence on children's behavior | Children exposed to television violence are likely to use violence to solve conflicts with other children. |
Television & Body Image | Effects of television on body image and self-esteem | Effects of television on the body image and self-esteem of teenage girls | Beauty and body standards promoted on television contribute to eating disorders in teenage girls. |
Keep in Mind:
Your argument might evolve and change as you do your research.