Suggested steps when choosing a topic: Choose a subject area according to the requirement of your school. o l Identify a research interest or research topic. Narrow the topic down as much as possible. Review the literature on the topic as completely as possible. State the problem in a question form. Translate or turn your research question into a thesis statement.Suggested steps when choosing a topic: ◼ Choose a subject area according to the requirement of your school. ◼ Identify a research interest or research topic. ◼ Narrow the topic down as much as possible. ◼ Review the literature on the topic as completely as possible. ◼ State the problem in a question form. ◼ Translate or turn your research question into a thesis statement