Locating Background Information
A visit to the Reference section of the Library at this point can be
worthwhile. Dictionaries, encyclopaedias, atlases, chronologies and
other reference sources can provide basic background information including:
Dates, biographical details, geographic information,
outlines of events, statistics
It is important to develop a basic knowledge of the relevant facts
and issues.
There is a large range of "hard
copy" reference sources which are available.
The number of web-based
reference sources is multiplying rapidly. These materials include:
dictionaries, thesaurus, encyclopedias, concordances, biographical sources,
as well as calculators, calendars and tables. Remember, it's important
to evaluate the authority, objectivity, coverage, accuracy and currency
of web resources, before making use of them.
