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Discover how to identify the best research topics that inspire you, using your own interests and curiosity as a guide. Instead of forcing a problem, focus on what you genuinely enjoy, whether it's animals, music, television, or social issues. Learn to refine your ideas into specific questions, develop hypotheses, and gather data for analysis. Set personal goals for your project, and enjoy the journey of exploration and learning. Let your passions lead you to an award-winning project!
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Otherwise known as…... HELP!
The best topic for you is one that you find “in your own backyard”
Biggest Mistake THINKING you have to have an idea (problem) already defined
Animals people rocks music shopping clothing Talking on the telephone television computers issues about the environment So, what do you like?
Wait a minute, you could perform a thousand projects over EACH of those ideas
What makes a person be involved with gangs? (people) How can I best train my dog? (animals) Then you come back with
Does the length of the training session with a dog have a marked difference in whether the animal retains the skill? (animals)
Does violence on television have a greater detrimental effect on children between the ages of 3 & 6 or 6 & 12? (television)
Does atmospheric temperature have an effect on the ability to tune an instrument? (music)
Set a goal for yourself! • I will read or think about my project ________ minutes or hours a week until I come up with an idea!
GOOD LUCK! And HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!
Presented for the Dallas Morning News Get and Edge Workshop August 27, 2005 By Karen Shepherd Research Sponsor Plano Senior High School 2200 independence Parkway Plano, Texas 75075 kshephe@pisd.edu