The following tools can be helpful as you brainstorm ideas:
From the University of Arizona Libraries.
Online brainstorming and mind mapping tool.
An online graphical dictionary.
The first step of any assignment is to read it thoroughly and note any specific requirements:
A useful strategy to manage your research is to keep notes as you go. Take clear, accurate notes about where you found specific ideas, and, as you consult sources and make notes, keep a list of the sources you used.
There are many ways that you can keep notes to manage your research and citations more easily:
Use index cards or a notebook.
Use a word processor document.
Everything about working with topics, from defining topics to moving from a topic to a research question.
Short video on choosing a paper topic.