According to Chapter $7$ in your course textbook, the first artifact the learner encounters in the dissertation process is the $10$ Strategic Points which is divided into topics that develop the research idea into a dissertation study. These points emerge from researching literature on a topic based on or aligned with the defined need in the literature as well as the personal passion, future career purpose, and degree area of the learner.

How does your potential research topic align with your personal passion, future career purpose, and degree area? How can you assure your potential topic remains aligned with these three components as you delve deeper into the literature? Do you feel any of these three components dominate the others? How can you make sure to maintain a balance between the three? $($This response does not require research support.$)$