Focusing your topic also focuses your research.  You are now looking for specific, limited information. Rather than general resources, you go deep and start using more subject-specific resources, such as books on your topic or subject-specific databases and journal.  

THINGS TO DO:

•     Find a minimum of 2-3 KEY sources and read them thoroughly

  • Make connections between sources -- what is the "story" you are telling?

  • Look for different perspectives and counter-arguments.  Where do these fit in your analysis?

  • check for bias (yours and your sources!)

  • Look for holes -- where do you need more information?

Find more help with this on the  BHA EE LibGuide