Consider these particular aspects when narrowing and developing your research topic.
| Specific aspect | Example |
| Location or region | What are positive environmental impacts of producing fast fashion in Asian countries? |
| Specific time period | How did globalization change how our clothes are produced and distributed? |
| Specific person or group | How is Canada's water supply affecting northern Indigenous communities? |
| Particular piece of work | Is the UN Human Rights to Water and Sanitation implemented in Canada? |
| Ask why the topic is important | How is biodiversity important and how is it being affected by single use plastic? |
| Are there controversies related to the topic? | Is there a lack of accountability regarding the universal access to drinking water in Canada? |