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Once the initial research is complete and the summary is written, take a moment to decide whether there is enough information available to continue the assignment. If not, decide on a new topic. If you are not sure if you have enough sources or information, then conference with the teacher. If you wish to continue with this topic, you need to narrow down the topic to a defendable thesis. Review the questions that you brainstormed earlier. The topic we have used as an example, Che Guevara, is too broad. Based on your initial research you should be comfortable identifying the area of your topic that has sufficient resources for a full research paper.
In the example of Che, there are many books, including published autobiographical journals, on Che’s early experiences. I have chosen to further explore the experiences that led him to a revolutionary life.