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.
