Question

Which task is a part of narrowing down a subject for a paper? creating a plan for writing the paper deciding on the scope of the topic searching for research sources organizing researched data
creating a plan for writing the paper
deciding on the scope of the topic
searching for research sources
organizing researched data

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) deciding on the scope of the topic.

The task that is part of narrowing down a subject paper is deciding on the scope of the topic.

It is very important for the writer to know the extension and the variables of the topic it is going to write about. Knowing the scope of the topic means that the writer limits the information to what is necessary and important for the reader to know.  This way the writer will know what data or information to include that is important for the comprehension of the topic and what is not. This is the way to ensure that the information is clear, specific and to the point.

Answer 2

I want to say your answer will be option
"Deciding on the scope of the topic"
In order to write a paper, you need a topic or theme.

Option
creating a plan for writing the paper
searching for research sources
organizing researched data

Will only be useful to proceed to do if you know what or whom you are writing about