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This guide helps you learn the following skills required for producing excellent college writing:
Deciding on a topic is possibly the most difficult part of doing research. If you're not sure how to start, talk with your professor, ask a librarian, or:
Generally, you will want to narrow your topic to something manageable. You may need to rework it several times as you research. It is possible you may need to expand a topic if it is too narrowly focused on a single idea.
Use the sources in the following Research Tools pages to find information.
"How does stress affect memory?" stress, memory