Make a list of words that describe your topic. In addition to words for broad concepts (e.g. poverty, feminism), consider more specific keywords such as words describing the following:
Event: an event within the context of your topic.
Time: a particular time period connected to your topic.
Person or group: an individual or group identified with the topic or particularly affected by it.
Place: a region, city or other geographical unit connected to your topic.
Find background information on your topic using encyclopedias or a specialized dictionary… or Wikipedia, just don’t end your research there.
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When you pick your topic, it's not set in stone. Picking and adjusting your topic is an integral part of the research process! Created by North Carolina State University Libraries. (Time = 3:10 min.)
