This Research Topic Exploration & Narrowing Toolkit is designed to help secondary students move from broad interests to focused, researchable questions, without overwhelm. Ideal for AP Seminar, research writing, and inquiry-based ELA or social studies classrooms, this toolkit provides structured, student-friendly scaffolds that guide learners through the early stages of the research process. Students are prompted to: Explore a topic from multiple angles Identify what they already know vs. what