1. Brainstorm possible topic ideas * Think about your personal interests. * Talk in class or with classmates. * Look in recent issues of journals or magazines in the Periodicals. * Browse the shelves for books on your subject (Ask librarian or use computer to find where to look).
2. Review assignment requirements * What kind of assignment is it (5 minute oral presentation, 10 page paper, 50 page paper?) * How much information do you need? * Does it need to be recent information or historical? * What types of works do you want to read (newspaper articles, books, journal articles, diaries, trade publications?) * What formats do you need - visual, audio, printed, electronic? * Is there specific point of view? Do you need opinions? * How much time do you have to work with?
3. List keyword to define your topic * State your research topic as a question. * Think about the significant terms, and concepts that describe your topic. These terms will become the key for searching for information about your subject in library catalogs, online databases, and other resources.
4. Finally, gather background information on your topic
Below You Will Find A List of Research Topics & Links to Corresponding Web Pages 
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