How to Use Background Information
Why start your research with a specialized encyclopedia?
- Encyclopedia articles can help you select your research subject.
- Encyclopedia articles are an excellent way to initially become aquantied with a topic because they are short; subject experts have condensed the information down to one to two pages typically.
- Because it's the easiest way to get good search terms; encyclopedia articles mention and define keywords that you can use in your research.
- Encyclopedias articles guide you to high-quality resources; use the works cited at the end of the article to expand your number of sources.
- Starting your research with an encyclopedia will save time.
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