Think of these resources as more reliable, credible and robust Wikipedia articles. As you search, as you read, think about the conversations surrounding your topic and how what you learn influences the directions you want to take your research.
Find:
- Broad overviews of your topic
- Controversies surrounding your topic
- Key players in the topic - who are the experts?
- Alternate ways people talk about your topic - how do experts talk about this topic?
- Bibliographies - Do yourself a favor and mine works cited lists to find important literature on your topic