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Why do I need a search strategy?
Having a strategy saves time and produces better results.
Recommended Background Sources
Once you have identified some key terminology, the next step is to find background information on your topic. Background research serves many purposes.
- If you are unfamiliar with the topic, it provides a good overview of the subject matter.
- It helps you to identify important facts related to your topic: terminology, dates, events, history, and names or organizations.
- It can help you to refine your topic.
Use these databases to find background information:
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Gale Virtual Reference LibraryThis is is an e-collection of full-text encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources on many different subjects.
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Sage Reference Search and read entries from over one hundred social science and science specialized reference encyclopedias published by Sage.
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