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IDST 114: Science Fiction, the Environment, and Vulnerable Communities: Formulating your topic and generating keywords
Topic development
WHO
Who is involved? Whom does it affect? Is there a specific population you want to focus on? Identify the stakeholders and their opinions.
WHAT
What is the issue or problem? Consider the “so what” of your topic. Why should it matter to others?
WHERE
Where did it begin? Is there a geographic location you want to focus on?
HOW
How does one aspect of your topic affect another? How serious is the issue/problem?
Most of all, find a topic you are interested in and passionate about!
Formulating your topic and generating keywords
