Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: PSYC 4100: Introduction to Psychology: How to Choose a Topic

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How to Choose a Topic

The first step is to pick a topic that you would find interesting since you will be spending time researching it.

CREDO Tutorial: Choosing a Topic
CREDO Video: How to Narrow your Topic (4 min)
CREDO Tutorial: Background Research Tips

Encyclopedias for Background Information

Once you have an idea, do a little background research to learn more about it by searching encyclopedias, the library catalog, or Wikipedia. Here are a few places to begin:

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Encyclopedic coverage in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities
Encyclopedia Britannica This link opens in a new window
An authoritative source for general information on virtually any topic.
Oxford Art Online This link opens in a new window
The gateway to Oxford’s art reference works, including the peer−reviewed, regularly updated Grove® Dictionary of Art and the Benezit Dictionary of Artists.