It is time to think about the topics and problems you would like to explore and learn more about. There is no magical recipe for choosing a topic; however, reflecting on the following questions and prompts may help you choose a topic: What are my professional ambitions and interests? Which problems a part of my professional interests? Which are worth exploring? Why? I want to explore a topic and problem with personal values and beliefs. If so, which ones would I enjoy exploring? Why? What is in it for me? I would like to build on our understanding of __________ because __________. When I read something, I really like reading about __________. If I studied __________, then my career would benefit. I could __________. I think my skills in __________ would help me explore __________. What could I research and figure out to benefit my career? I like to discuss topics involving __________ because __________. I am really passionate about topics involving __________ because __________.

Exercise #1. Use the reflective questions and prompts to make a spreadsheet containing 5 to 10 entries containing things, topics, and ideas you would like to explore and learn more about.