Help Guides
Finding Background Information
Gather the information you have about your topic and consider what you still need to know before you start researching. You can use this information in searching for primary sources.
- Dates
- Places
- Names of persons involved
- Names of organizations, government agencies, societies, etc.
Reference works and secondary sources can help you find background information on your topic. Learn about how to find reference sources in the library's How do I find Reference Sources? guide or by asking a librarian.
What Primary Sources?
Think about what types of primary sources might have been produced that would be relevant to your topic; think also about which persons or organizations might have produced materials. Some possible types of sources:
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