Don’t Forget the Encyclopedias … when you start your research paper. They are great sources for background information, refining your topic and search terms, finding relevant terminology etc. The library also provides access to many online encyclopedias including:
Visuwords™ online graphical dictionary can be used to help students understand ways research topics can be divided and/or organized. It’s a great tool when starting a research paper and will give you ideas as how to develop your research topic.