Are there books on your topic?
When a reference tool is too broad, it can be useful to seek out a book.
Important Considerations
- Is there a specific area within the broader topic that you're curious about or even irked by?
- Is there a cause-effect relationship that you're curious about?
- Look for unanswered questions.
- Are there time periods or groups of people within the discipline that strike a chord for you?
- If you think you've got a topic worth writing about, try to explain it informally to a friend. Are there gaps in what you know? Did any questions come up?
