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HIST 68: Global 1968 (Brillman)

This research guide was created for Hist 68: Global 1968. Please contact Anna Yang at ayang3@scu.edu with any questions.

Finding a Topic

Starting your paper can be quite difficult if you don't have a topic! Explore the different events of 1968 by navigating some of these notable events in the interactive timeline below. Once you have an idea, do a general search for some background information. 

Do's and Don'ts of Choosing a Topic

Do
Don't
Choose a topic you actually like Choose a topic because it's "easier"
Choose a topic that is feasible Choose a broad topic
Write a strong analytical question Write a "yes" or "no" question