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Teens > Topics and Keywords

Picking and developing a topic is one of the first steps in beginning a research paper or project. It can also be one of the trickiest ones. Here are a few things to keep in mind while choosing your topic:

Keywords

Keywords are important words/concepts found in your research question. Using the right words will speed up the research process, while the wrong ones can slow you down.

Example: texting while driving is dangerous

Example: how does anxiety affect academic performance in teenagers