Ever stared at a blank page thinking:
“I know I have to write a research paper… but where do I even start?”
You type a few words into Google, and boom! A million results flood your screen. Too much. Too random. Too… overwhelming. Moreover, we all default to Google to find information because it’s fast and familiar but not always accurate or ad-free.
Gale offers a smarter alternative: access to vetted content from top magazines, newspapers, and scholarly journals – no Google ads, just quality.

🔎 Discover with Topic Finder
Topic Finder is a tool from Gale, a trusted provider of academic databases. It helps you explore topics in a visual, smart, and creative way. Topic Finder offers two views:
- Wheel view: concentric circles—hover over a segment to see the related topic in the center
- Tile view: easy-to-scan rectangular blocks
All you need to do is enter a keyword, and Topic Finder will:
- Display related subjects as an interactive idea map
- Help you narrow your focus from broad to specific
- Lead you directly to reliable articles, academic journals, and trusted sources from Gale’s collections
In other words, Topic Finder is your best friend when:
- You’re researching “climate change” but aren’t sure whether to focus on “agricultural impacts”, “global policy”, or “renewable energy”
- You need a fresh angle for a group presentation
- You’re stuck on a term paper idea and need inspiration, fast
🧠 Why you’ll love Topic Finder:
- It gives your brain a break — no more sifting through thousands of irrelevant articles
- It’s easy, interactive, and even a little fun — like building a puzzle of knowledge
- It helps you discover topics and sources that make you look super sharp and well-researched
👉 How to use Topic Finder:
1. Go to Gale: https://www.galepages.com/vnvgu and choose a database (Academic Onefile, General Onefile or News)

2. Look for the Topic Finder tool on the homepage or toolbar


3. Type in a broad keyword (the wider, the better!)


4. Explore, refine, click a topic tile — and you’re on your way to a focused research journey

💡 Pro tip: Even if you already have a topic, use Topic Finder to see it from a new angle or discover hidden sources Google won’t show you.
🗣️ Bottom line:
Topic Finder doesn’t just help you find articles — it helps you find your direction in the world of ideas.
You don’t need to know exactly what you’re looking for.
You just need to begin. Topic Finder will do the rest.

