Choosing a Topic
Choosing a topic can be difficult - where do you even start? Below are some videos and tutorials that will help you to understand the research process and how to settle on a topic for your paper that you can further research. Remember - be flexible when doing research - the topic you start with may change by the time you write your paper!
NOTE: These tutorials are only available for currently enrolled LSU students, faculty, and staff. When attempting to access tutorials from off campus, users will be prompted to login to their myLSU Account.
Mind Mapping
Mind Mapping is a learning tool that can be used to flush out your ideas and organize your thoughts using a diagram. You take your central idea and write out what you know about that particular area. Ask the who, what, where, and why questions surrounding your topic area. List key people, date ranges, policies, and even geographical areas that influenced the development of your topic area. Creating a mind map gives you the space to remember what you know, and find gaps for what you would like to learn. It is a process that builds confidence in the research process and provides a guide for you to use while searching online and within the databases. It is a great addition to your search strategy rule book.
Mind Mapping and Word Banking
