Pre-Search and Background Information
Pre-Search Your Topic
Gather what you know about your topic, but don't rely on it yet.
- Books
- Internet
- Magazine articles
- Textbooks
Bring them along, We have to figure out if they are any good.
Background Information
Start with sources you know
-- such as Wikipedia or Google. Look for background information, and track additional words to use when you search other places.
(Remember, you probably can't use Wikipedia as a source in college papers, but you may find useful, authoritative articles in the references listed for each entry.)