Remember, picking a good topic usually starts with background reading and test searches. Your topic may shift and change as you do more searching and see what information is available.

Need a topic idea? Doing some background reading can help. Browse websites or databases and see what looks interesting. Use the tabs above to select a starting point.

In general, you should:

• Make sure your topic is appropriate for your assignment and your class's subject area.
• Think about things you think are interesting, important, or that you wouldn't mind spending time reading about.
• Know that you can always ask for help from your instructor or a librarian.