Where you go next depends on where you are with your research and what kind of information you are looking for. As you research write a list of terms or concepts to create search terms/keywords for better research (see creating search terms/keywords).
For general background information it is best to search known professional organization, government websites or encyclopedias. Such as:
General internet information can also be helpful but should viewed critically. If you find a resources that you need to pay to see, STOP! Search the title using our Library Search
In general popular magazines, newspapers, and even some education or organization resources are good places to get a sense of what is trending and to get new terms but not use in your paper.
Boston University's piece on The Truth about Teeth Whiteners or John Hopkin's Hospital piece on Teeth Whitening are examples of the general resources. Some of these resources don't always back their claims up with citations and can often be written by journalist or marketing or may an undergraduate, graduate, doctoral paper.
Background resources help us create keywords/search terms to help with more advanced searching (which we go over in the next section, "Searching the Library").
Keywords/search terms should be short phrases or single words or concepts related to your topic. For example, with teeth whitening you can think of more general terms:
Or more specific