Latin American Studies

Watch this short video from NC State University Libraries about choosing a research topic.

This graphic emphasizes how reading various sources can play a role in defining your research topic.

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 In some cases, your professor or instructor will give you a topic. In others, you need to come up with your own. Here are some places to get ideas:

• Required and optional course readings
• News
• Conversations with others
• Visiting your professor's office hours
• Consulting with your Librarian
• Podcasts
• Inspiration from your environment