Background information
- Before you dive into your research project, do some background reading first. Background reading will help you get up to speed. It will also initiate you to the jargon and terms of special subject areas. As you read, jot down potential relevant keywords and phrases to use in searching for additional information.
- Do some preliminary background reading of an article in a subject encyclopedia. Ask a librarian to help you locate an encyclopedia in your subject.
- Check out some of the online encyclopedias of the library
