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BWRIT 135 Research Writing (Ferreira): Finding Background Research

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General Reference Sources

Reference sources (encyclopedias, handbooks, topic overviews) are a good place to find background information on your topic. Many reference entries also have reading lists that can help to lead you to additional resources on your topic.

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