Picking a topic requires research. You may decide to change your topic along the way. Using a concept map can help with narrowing ideas and focusing vocabulary for keyword searching. Start by browsing books, encyclopedias, and a general search using APPsearch.
Books and encyclopedias provide background information for an unfamiliar topic or person.
For example, you could search Books and Media using these keywords:
A research matrix can help organize sources as you find them. Be sure to include the title of the article, a brief 2-3 sentence summary, and then any key points to note. The included PDF is editable upon download.
