Question

directions: review each topic in the following table, and indicate whether it is too general, too specific, or a suitable topic for a research paper.
preventing running - related injuries
the percentage of runners who get runners knee
injuries

Explanation:

• "Preventing running - related injuries": This topic is specific enough to be researchable. It focuses on a particular area (running - related injuries) and an action (prevention). There is a clear scope for gathering information on methods, studies, etc.
• "The percentage of runners who get runner’s knee": This is too specific. It focuses on a single statistic (percentage) related to a very narrow injury (runner’s knee). A research paper usually needs more depth than just one statistic.
• "Injuries": This is too general. There are countless types of injuries. It lacks a specific focus or context to be a good research paper topic.

Answer:

1. Preventing running - related injuries: Suitable Topic
2. The percentage of runners who get runner’s knee: Too Specific
3. Injuries: Too General