Background Research: Your First Step to a Strong Paper
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Background Research: Your First Step to a Strong Paper Online
Think you already know how to research? Think again. Before you start hunting for scholarly articles, it helps to understand your topic, and that’s where background research comes in.
In this fast-paced, 30-minute workshop, you’ll learn how using Wikipedia, Credo Reference, Gale eBooks, and Britannica Academic can actually save you time and make your paper stronger. We’ll show you how to:
- Turn your general topic into a focused, workable idea
- Find keywords that make database searching easier
- Avoid common “I can’t find anything!” roadblocks
You’ll leave knowing how to build your foundation before you waste hours searching.
Related LibGuide: Choosing a Research Topic by Shawna Thorup
- Date:
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025
- Time:
- 4:30pm - 5:00pm
- Campus:
- Online
- Categories:
- Library Workshop
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Registrations open at 4:30pm Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Heather McCain
Shawna Thorup