It can be helpful to do some background research, sometimes called "pre-research", on a topic! This can help you develop effective research questions and brainstorm keywords/search terms.
- Your instructor understands your assignment and can provide advice about the topic and how to frame it.
- Ask a Librarian! We can help brainstorm topics.
- Sometimes googling a topic or looking on wikipedia can help you develop your topic and provide additional keywords. Note: this is for background research and is not considered scholarly!
- Your textbook or class readings may also provide additional background information and keywords.
- Try searching your topic in databases!
