Foundations of Research

How to Choose a Topic

If you are stuck in the topic development phase, instead of starting with the "Finding sources" page above, start here for some tips on choosing a topic--then contact a librarian for further personalized assistance.

One of our databases, Credo Reference, has a mind map tool--like concept mapping deluxe.>

Right-sizing aTopic

As you begin to discover sources, you may realize your topic is too large or too small. From our friends at the U. of Guelph.