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Background Information

To search effectively, you need to know a little about your topic.  Background information can help you identify what's at stake, who is impacted, and what keywords are relevant for your topic. 

Try these sources to get basic background information on your topic.  Note:  You will need your Canvas login/password to access library collections.

Video Overview

Please watch the following 1-minute video that explains how brief background research can be used to help you:

  • Understand the scope of your initial topic idea
  • Identify areas of the topic that look particularly interesting to you
  • Focus your topic

Additional viewing options: Turn on closed captions with the "CC" button, or use the text transcript Links to an external site. if you prefer to read.


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