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SPARK: Student Papers and Academic Research Kit: Revising a Topic

A guide to successful academic papers.

Revising a Topic

The process of narrowing and broadening is often recursive. That is, you may need to revisit your topic, driving questions, and working thesis statement several times during your research, reading, and writing.

If you need assistance with finding out what’s available on particular topics or suggestions on what resources may help you to refine your topic, don’t hesitate to visit  VCC Library online or in person.

If you’re uncertain about the viability of your research questions and thesis, discuss your ideas with your instructor.

Image showing the ongoing cycle of choosing a topic, researching the topic, and revising the topic

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