Library DIY (beta)
- Library DIY
- How do I start research on my topic?
- How to develop a search strategy?Toggle Dropdown
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- I have a question about articlesToggle Dropdown
- Evaluating resources for my researchToggle Dropdown
- I need help citing or using sourcesToggle Dropdown
- How do I scan, log in, or get resources?Toggle Dropdown
Find background information on a topic
Find Background Information on your Topic
Background research provides context for your topic:
- Your instructor is a great resource who can give advice about the topic and how to frame it;
- Ask a Librarian for research help;
- Scholarly subject encyclopedias contain brief entries related that provide context and potential keywords;
- Subject Guides list reference books and scholarly subject encyclopedias about specific disciplines.
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