Getting started
The first step in doing research or writing a paper is selecting a topic to work on. Sometimes, the topic will be provided to you by your instructor. while other times you will have the freedom to select your own approach to the subject matter. There are several important steps to follow that can help your research be successful.
Take a good look at the syllabus and more importantly, the assignment. Pay attention to the language your instructor has used. This is important because it is critical to develop a working list of keywords you can employ in various searches. You also want to make certain that the topic or approach you have selected is relevant to the assignment. Your instructor's choice of words can sometime be helpful to you in starting your keyword list.
