Searching in the databases can be overwhelming. For example searching the word "red" in the Academic Search Complete database returns over 190,000 results. Having a strategy for locating resources will make your job of writing a research paper much easier.
Utilize resources such as Wikipedia and reference resources like the Credo database to create a list of keywords. Even though you may not be able to use these resources in your project or paper, they will help you find other sources.
Using these reference resources, you can generate a list of terms related to red, such as "Cochineal", "anger", and "good fortune." Using this list will help generate more focused results.