If your topic covers an entire country, age group, industry, or population, it is probably too broad. A strong topic focuses on a specific group, location, or context.

Topics like "Education and Development" or "Technology in Business" are too wide because they contain multiple issues. Narrow your focus to one clear relationship or problem.

If new questions keep appearing every time you think about your study, your topic lacks focus. A well-defined topic should lead to a small set of clear and manageable research questions.

A simple test: if your topic feels impossible to cover in one study, it is probably too broad.