Why do background research?
- to fill in gaps of knowledge you might have about your subject
- to identify questions or problems that interest you
- to help narrow your research to a manageable focus
- to understand the wider implications of your topic
- to help you understand what your readers might need to know about your topic
- to pick up on words and phrases that will help you in your searches
| Take note of key terms you find as you read for future searches. |
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Web Resources
- Online Reference ShelfCollection of online reference materials, such as dictionaries, directories, statistical sources and more.
- WikipediaWhile Wikipedia may not be considered an appropriate source to use in a college paper, it can often help you understand the background of your topic. References and Related Links may also help you with further research.
Library Catalog
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Credo Reference
Credo Reference is an online reference library providing access to a large number of encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri and other reference books.
Using CREDO Reference to get started with your Research
This 4 minute video will demonstrate how to use CREDO Reference to find a research topic or to find background information on a topic you are researching.
CQ Researcher
CQ Researcher is a collection of reports covering political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy.
Click on the links below for the latest news an analysis from CQ Researcher:
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