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It is very important to spend time gathering background information
about your topic idea. It will save you time in the long run.
Background information can help you to focus your efforts at the
beginning of the research process by
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helping you to modify (narrow or broaden) your topic as needed
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providing you with needed search terms
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providing you with lists of additional sources to explore
Start with
CQ Researcher available in the "A-Z
List of Databases" on the Library Website at
http://library.apsu.edu.
Also, use reference sources (e.g. encyclopedias
and online
reference sources). Talk to experts, such
as instructors and librarians about sources and search strategies to
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