Credo Reference is a database containing encyclopedias, dictionaries, quotation books, and more! It's a great starting point for your research to gain background information to work off of. It also has a Mind Map tool that is especially helpful for determining your topic. A mind map is a diagram that illustrates the relationships between concepts or ideas. 

There are a few different ways to use Mind Maps on Credo Reference. They will appear on most (but not all) search result pages. You can also create a Mind Map using the drop-down menu to the left of the logo at the top of the page or by clicking the Mind Map button on the home page.