Delineating your subject

After your orientation, you will have a better idea of the possibilities of your topic. Determine which aspects of the subject you will and will not cover. This will prevent your subject from becoming too broad and getting lost in the search for information.

You can also delineate your topic by choosing a particular time period or, for example, a country or language to focus on.


Delineating in social science

The following aspects can also help to further focus your research question: