Help your students kickstart their research projects with confidence and clarity using this two-page resource focused on the first and often most challenging step of the research process—choosing a topic!

This engaging tool guides students through a reflective process that encourages ownership and personal interest in their chosen topic.

• Page One features 8 questions designed to spark curiosity and help learners identify subjects they’re genuinely interested in.
• Page Two provides a structured space for students to choose two of those questions and respond in depth, giving teachers insight into each student's thought process and helping learners narrow down a focused, research-worthy topic.

Whether you're launching a full research paper unit or conducting a mini inquiry project, this low-prep resource supports critical thinking, student engagement, and meaningful topic selection.

Keywords

research process, choosing a research topic, research paper writing, research skills, topic selection, prewriting activities, research unit, research paper organizer, research planning