Choosing a Topic

Good general databases to start your topic search:

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Points of View Reference Source This link opens in a new window

Religion Specific Databases:

ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials This link opens in a new window
Jewish Studies Source This link opens in a new window
Religion & Philosophy Collection This link opens in a new window
Religion Search Interface This link opens in a new window

Ask yourself

Ask yourself the following questions about your topic to make sure you've picked a topic that will keep both yourself and your audience engaged. If you can answer yes to all the questions, you're ready to start gathering sources.

Am I interested in the topic?
Will I enjoy researching this topic?
Will I enjoy talking about this topic and sharing my information with my audience?
Will my audience be interested in my topic?
Am I passionate about this topic?