Looking for a topic for your research? Here are some suggestions:
- Explore the website, Sur La Lune, for a summaries, essays and theme ideas
- Stream audio programs and speeches
- Look at the articles listed on the websites page
- Think about readings and discussions you are having in class.
- Browse the entries in one of the ebooks listed here
- Brainstorm with classmates or your instructor.
- Come talk to me!
Use a reference source, such as a subject encyclopedia or dictionary, to get started with your research. A subject encyclopedia can help you:
- Get background information on your topic, along with some basic facts, such as names, dates, places, events.
- Identify terms and vocabulary to create well-focused searches.
- Look for bibliographies and suggested readings to locate additional resources on your topic.
Medieval Folklore
Giants, Monsters and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend and Myth
Creation Myths of the World
Encyclopedia of Goddesses and Heroines
Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Beliefs, Customs, Tales, Music, and Art