The strongest researchers spend their energy at the beginning of the research process reading around the topic.
Research topics can often feel daunting if you do not start with a strong foundation of understanding. So take time at the beginning of your research to access sources that are well oraganized with basic background information about your topic - such as an encyclopedia database.
During the beginning stages of your research, reading around your topic helps you to:
Encyclopedia Databases provide thorough background information on a variety of topics and are a strong resource at this stage of research.
The Keyword Generator will help you organize the information you learned when you read around your topic, to create the best searches for your research.
