STEM Librarian
Sanja Gidakovic
Contact:
JCKL 1115
660-543-4683
Subjects: Actuarial Science and Statistics (Minor, BS), Agricultural Science (Minor, BS, Certificate), Athletic Training (MS), Automotive Technology Management (BS), Aviation Safety (MS), Behavior Analysis (MS), Bioinformatics (BS, Certificate), Biology (BS, MS, Certificate), CADD (Minor), Chemistry (Minor, BS), Computer Science (Minor, BS, MS), Construction Management (Minor, BS), Cybersecurity (Minor, BS, MS, Certificate), Design and Drafting Technology (BS), Dietetics (BS), Earth Science (Minor), Electronics Technology (Minor), Engineering Technology (BS), Fashion (Minor, BS, Certificate), Foods (Minor), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Minor), Geography (Minor), Health Studies (Minor, BS), Industrial Hygiene (MS), Industrial Management (MS, Certificate), Information Technology (BS), Kinesiology (BS, MS), Manufacturing (Minor), Mathematics (Minor, BS, MS, Certificate), Medical Laboratory Science (BS), Networking Technology (BS), Nursing (BS, Certificate, MS), Nutrition (Minor, MS), Physics (Minor), Psychology (Minor, BSBA, MS), Radiologic Technology (BS), Safety (Minor), Science (Minor), Software Engineering (BS), Sport Nutrition (Minor), Systems Engineering Technology (BS), Technology (Certificate, MS), Technology Management (BS, PhD)
Choosing a Topic
Selecting a topic is the first step in the research process. Here are some tips to get you started:
- Understand the scope and requirements of your research project. Discuss with your professor if necessary.
- Read existing research on the subject to help find a specific issue you want to address.
- Select a topic that interests you.
- Make sure the topic that has enough prior research available that you can make a well supported argument.
- Pick a topic that can be broadened or narrowed if necessary.
- Purdue OWL - Creating a Thesis StatementTips for creating a thesis statement and examples of different types of thesis statements.
Helpful Links
- Developing a Research QuestionUniversity of Pittsburgh Library has an informative section that covers steps for developing a research question
- Research Paper ProcessUniversity of Pittsburgh Library has an informative section that shows the research paper process.