If you need help picking a topic, try choosing one that interests you. Here are some great resources to help you brainstorm a topic...
It's also important to make sure your topic isn't too broad or too narrow. Having a manageable research topic will help you find resources without going through thousands of search results. If your topic is too specific and you are unable to find specific research on it, try broadening your search. If your topic is too broad and you are finding thousands or search results, try narrowing your search. The video below discusses how to narrow your research topic.
After you establish a topic, it's important to search for background information as the foundation of your research. This information provides details on the history of your topic and can help further define information on the subject matter. This is also a great way to help further refine your research and familiarize yourself with the scope of your topic. The resources listed above in the Picking a Topic section are also great places to find background information.
Watch the video below for tips on finding background information.