Select a Topic

Background Reading

State Topic

Skill Check

State the Topic

After selecting your topic and doing some background reading, state your research topic. Identify the main concepts you wish to cover in your paper. List severa; keywords or phrases that describe your topic.

Activity One

1. Search Encyclopedia Britannica Online using one of the subjects listed below:
   1. occultism
   2. ecology
2. Check to see if your article has a bibliography or a list of general works.

Activity Skill Check

Complete this exercise.

Background Reading Module 3: Finding Library Materials