Knowing what you want to research and why you want to research a topic provides a clear starting point for any researcher. We've create three videos that discuss the importance of Choosing a Research Topic, Developing a Research Purpose, and Clarifying Your Research with Critical Thinking.

Choosing a Research Topic
Choosing what to research requires thought. Watch the video to get a clearer sense of how you can choose a research topic, and to understand what you should expect from your thesis and yourself.

Developing a Research Purpose
Knowing why you are researching a topic is just as important as knowing what you are researching. Developing a clear research purpose can help guide your research process, and a good research process should expect the research purpose to be adjusted as ideas change.

Clarifying Your Research with Critical Thinking
Research is an ongoing processes of critical thinking, investigation, synthesis, and reflection. Knowing ways to improve your critical thinking skills can improve the research you are conducting.