What: Aspects or facets of a particular topic

Most issues/topics have several aspects or facets. To develop a manageable topic, consider narrowing to one or two specific aspects. Below are examples for particular issues:

Post-secondary Education:

• Pedagogical approaches
• Employment opportunities for graduates
• Administrative organization of universities

Parliamentary Democracy in Canada:

• House of Commons
• Senate
• Powers reserved by the executive
• First-past-the-post system

You may consider including additional aspects or facets of an issue in order to broaden your topic.