Choosing an engaging research topic is the first step in having a successful outcome for your research project. You're going to be spending a lot of time thinking about and writing about your chosen topic so you may as well chose something that is meaningful to you and more likely to keep you interested throughout the process.
Check out the Tools for Brainstorming LibGuide for ideas on how to brainstorm a meaningful topic and then how to use brainstorming tools to help you organize your thoughts and drive your research strategies.
According to Dictionary.com, Mindfulness can be defined as "a technique in which one focuses one's full attention only on the present, experiencing thoughts, feelings, and sensations" without judgment.
Rather than hitting the databases and collecting a bunch of articles that may or not be related, start your search by finding a single, very relevant article. Practice mindful reading habits and then follow the steps below to collect articles you will use in your annotated bibliography.
Write you annotations for your annotated bibliography:
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