Choosing a topic is the first thing that must be done therefore research must have been brainstorming. Find a topic of interest to create a motivation to find information.
The Forum is the first thing to be done, hence the need to do research, brainstorm. Find a topic that is of interest to create an incentive to find information.
Topic selection is the first thing to do, so the research will need to raise the idea. Find out the topic, with attention to create motivation in finding information.