Reference works are an excellent place to start a project. They provide a general overview on your topic, while also suggesting additional books and articles to look at as the project grows.
A large number of reference sources for overviews are available online. Some possibilities include:
Searchable online reference books such as encyclopedias, dictionaries and quotation books in many subject areas.
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