Deciding and Defining a Topic

In this section pick a topic of interest. For example The topic of

LEISURE or NETBALL these are very broad so how do you narrow
down your topic to a specific question to research. By the end of
this module, you will be able to define your topic in the form of a
leading question in a short clear statement.
Use the website: www.mindmap.org to help you develop a mind map.
This tool will also connect you to information sites where you can
decide if you have enough information or even like the topic and the
direction you are moving towards.

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1. In your own words explain the meaning of your topic e.g.leisure.
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2. List as many leisure activities that you can think of.

3. List all the leisure activities you are involved in and explain why you like these
activities.

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4. What leisure activities do you have an interest in but are not involved in. Explain
what interests you about these activities.

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5. Think about skills that you already possess that are associated with all leisure
activities you are involved in (eg, are you fit, good at running, lift weights, thoughtful at
chess, good hand eye coordination skills with computer games, outdoor skills, etc).
Create a list of all your skills.
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6. Think about skills that you already possess that are not related to leisure (eg, are you
a good communicator, hard worker, punctual, well organised, good computer skills,
etc). Create a list of all your skills.

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7. Make a list of your leisure skills and other skills that share a connection and explain
why.

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Remember that the best research comes out of a deeply rooted curiosity, interest or
passion. What leisure activity do you think you would like to focus on in this subject?

DECIDING AND DEFINING a Topic