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BWRIT 135: Research Writing (Harack): Background Information

Getting Started

To begin exploring a topic it is best to start with broad background sources. These background sources will give you foundational knowledge, provide you with effective search terms, and point you toward sources or authors for further research. Here are some background sources the library has to get you started.

**Be sure you access library restricted resources through the library links so you will be recognized as an authorized user.**

Encyclopedias

Dictionaries

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Connect from Off-Campus

UW Restricted resources are marked with a lock icon .  If you are off-campus, you'll be prompted to log in first with your UWNetID to access these resources.

If you encounter problems accessing a UW Restricted resource from off-campus, try using the proxy bookmarklet to log in.