How to narrow down the research topic?

To narrow down the research topic, first the researcher should perform a research. The researcher can use the internet and maybe go to the library to find journals or books for topic area. Find for subtopics that can be use to narrow down the topic. Secondly, brainstorm the topic. Write down the topic on a sheet of paper. Write as down as many related word and ideas as u can. After finish, try to categorize them and collect words and ideas that related. Next, the researcher must focus on aspect of the topic. Emphasize on the implication or effect of the chosen topic. The researcher should also consider the time and place of research. For example, the study will take place at Unimas campus. Finally, the researcher must focus on age, gender and ethnic background of that unit of analysis whether it is individual, household or organization.