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Research Topic Overview

Beginning this week, I ask that you start thinking about one very important item - the research topic that you'll be writing about this semester in your two 'big' writing assignments, the project proposal and the literature review. The earlier you choose a topic, the easier it will be for you to complete these important writing projects.

If you're an MSCS student, the best topic for these assignments will be the one that you'll be working on in 297 and 298. If you're enrolled in the Bioinformatics, Data Science, or Math/Stats MS programs, you'll want to choose a topic in an area that aligns with a planned thesis topic, final project, or current research interest. You'll want to have chosen a topic by week 5 or 6 of the semester, so it's a good idea to start thinking about it now.

Please read the handout on the next page for more information about how to choose your research topic (Note: We will also talk more about how to choose your research topic during our in-person classes).