Complete your background research with reference sources like subject encyclopedias and handbooks. They provide introductions, overviews, subtopics, and a factual background.
Articles from Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus. Includes maps, photos, illustrations, videos, multimedia clips, and the Britannica Yearbooks dating back to 1993.
To choose a research topic, begin with general background information. This will help you explore topics of interest, develop research questions and search terms, and decide where to look for sources.