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Step Two: Read General Background Information
Choose two or three topics from Step One that interest you most and find out more about them. Read a General Encyclopedia Article About Each of Your Topics Reading a broad summary gives you an overview of each topic and lets you see how your ideas relate to broader, narrower and related issues. It is also a great source of useful keywords about your topics. Try starting with the Encyclopedia Britannica Online or World Book Online. If you can't find an article on your topic, use broader terms or ask a librarian for help. - For example: An encyclopedia may not have an article on "Social and Political Implications of Jackie Robinson's Breaking of the Color Barrier in Major League Baseball" but there will be articles on "baseball history" and on "Jackie Robinson."
Scan Current Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles on Your Topics Use our Magazine, Newspaper and Journal databases to scan current articles on your topics, or ask a librarian for help finding articles. Search the Web for Information on Your Topics Use web search engines to find more information. Step Three: Focus on Your Topic Back to How to Select a Research Topic
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