For instance, between 1784 and 1838 many treaties were made between the United States Government and the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. These treaties often resulted in the loss of Iroquois lands. If the theme were Rights in History, the issue of the loss of Native American lands in New York State would be an appropriate topic. The following summarizes an example of the topic selection process. The topic and issue selected will also be reflected in the title of an entry.
Titles do two things for an audience.
First, they explain immediately what the topic is, and second, they can give a clue about the student's point of view on this topic. The 1788 Fort Schuyler Treaty with the Onondaga Nation. This title not only explains the topic and issue, but also gives a sense of the impact of this treaty on the Onondaga Nation. Tips on Topic Selection. The topic should be of interest to the student.