Developing and Narrowing down a research topic STEPS EXAMPLE Your Proposal 1. Choose a general topic of interest Learning
2. Add a layer of specificity by obtaining Cooperative Learning background information
3. Identify additional specifics of your Cooperative Learning Environment in topic Science
4. Choose a particular perspective or Cooperative Learning Environment, issue on the topic and identify variables academic achievement, and small group to link to your topic. process skills in a Biology class.
5. Write a problem statement Engagement in a cooperative learning environment will result in higher academic achievement and development of small group process skills in Biology
6. Formulate a working title of the study. The link between cooperative learning environment, achievement and small group process skills in Biology.