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WRIT105 - Martin/Kalter

A guide to library research in your WRIT105 course.

Finding Background Information on Your Topic

Once you've chosen your topic, you'll need background information in order to help develop your research question and inform your argumentative claim. Check out the library resources below.

How to Navigate the Library Catalog

Search Library Catalog for Books & Media

Research Starters

Research Starters are a great way to acquire background information on a variety of subjects, and are accessible right from the 'Find Articles & More' search tab on the homepage of the library website. Simply input a search for your topic or subject, and a relevant Research Starter will appear at the top of the results page.

Find Articles & More

    

More Search Options | Tutorial

Databases for Background Information

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