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English 111 - Walker: Background Research

This guide provides search strategies and recommended resources for research in English 111 with Cynthia Walker.

Finding Background Information

Encyclopedias and other reference books are an excellent starting point for your research. They can provide background information and help you identify keywords to use when searching for books and articles.

To access databases from off campus, you will be prompted to log in with your Pipeline username and password.

Background on Literary Theory

Conducting Background Research

Background Research Tips

This tutorial examines how to identify, find, and use background information to help you choose and/or refine your topic.

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Beginning Research with Wikipedia and Google

Beginning Research with Wikipedia/Google

This tutorial explores the pros and cons of using Google and Wikipedia for research, and how to transition from Google and Wikipedia to Google Scholar and library databases.

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