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CTVA 309: Film as Literature

Defining your Topic

  • Make broad topics more focused
  • Topical focus makes research manageable
  • Your search results should reflect the intersection of multiple topics 
Diagram depicting the intersection of three topics
Example: 
  • Broad Topics = Media, Violence, Children
  • Narrower Topic = Violence in the media
  • Focused Topic = Media violence and child development
 
The intersection of your broad topics is your research focus. When searched together, these terms will yield more relevant results. 

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