If you have trouble coming up with a topic or its keywords:

• Check a subject encyclopedia for ideas and concepts.
   
• Go to the Getting Started page and under Select a Topic, do some exploratory searches in library subscription databases like Alt-PressWatch, EBSCOhost, or Facts on File Topic Guide, or use the print sources 10,000 Ideas, CQ Researcher, or articles from the Pamphlet Files.
  
  Note:  If you're reading this from home, be sure to read the instructions on How to Get into Databases Off Campus
   
  • For Alt-Press Watch, look at the abstracts or summaries of articles that interest you; they may give you ideas for topics. Also, look at their subject terms for possible keywords. 
     
  • For the Topic Guide, select a broad topic, and then take a look at some more specific topics listed below, select them and scan the articles.
     
• If you need help, ask a reference librarian.