Before you begin searching, you will need to spend some time considering the topic you decide to write about. The videos on the left-hand side are short, but offer good suggestions to make your searching more effective. Also, when searching the databases, using Keywords is the best way to generate quality search results. There is a short video below on using Keywords.
Where do you go when you don't know what you are searching for? The resources listed below are great places to begin research on current issues.
When you begin your research, you start with a broad topic. It is important that you focus your topic to make it manageable. For your assignment, you'll need to come up with a well-developed thesis statement.
Ask yourself these questions:
Source: Mesa Community College. Determining your research question.
