When it's time to start thinking about a topic for your research paper, there are many ways to get inspired. News and magazine articles, reports, videos and audio programs are great places to discover ideas for your research topic. Sometimes a headline or title can spark an interest in an issue or topic and become a starting point in your research process. Explore some of the resources suggested below to find inspiration for your research topic.
- Browse articles on Science Magazine website. Use the internal search box to search on specific terms, such as biodiversity, names of regions, species or people.
- Often the title of a book or a chapter within a book can lead you to an interesting topic. Look at the books and ebooks listed on the We Have Great Books and eBooks tab. Click on the cover image and browse the Table of Contents.
- Watch or listen to the topics discussed on the streaming media page.
- Think about your class reading and discussions.