Before you develop your research topic or question, you'll need to do some background research first.
See the adjacent tabs and the chart below for some places to search.
Searching isn't always a one stop shop. Your purpose or where you are at in the process can determine where you need to go. The chart below can help you connect with resources that might help!
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Just starting out? |
Google |
This can help you choose a topic and find some introductory information about your topic. See the Tabs above for links directly to Google & Wikipedia. |
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Gathering background information? |
Background info is key to establishing context and understanding your topic! NOTE: books take a while to be published, so if your topic is very recent, you might need to rely on newspapers |
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Current Events |
Newspapers |
Newspapers are usually published daily or weekly and are, therefore the quickest way to get to the most recent information on a topic |
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In-depth information |
Books are the most in-depth option, while articles usually present new research |
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Statistical Information |
These are scattered across the web but can provide good information to back up your argument. |
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Scholarly Articles |
These often require library access |
