How to...Find a Topic

Look for topics within your degree or major. This is a great way to build upon what you're learning in other courses.

For example:

Psychology:

• mental illness stigma
• depression in adolescence
• psychopharmacology

Search for additional topics within professional organizations or associations affiliated with your field of study.

Examine your own recreational interests and hobbies for possible areas of research. For example:

Interested in football?

• professional athletes as role models
• concussions and athletes
• compensation for college athletes

Interested in video games?

• augmented reality
• video games and learning
• video games and violence

Interested in gardening?

• invasive plant species
• genetically modified foods
• pesticides industry