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PAUSE: Before you even begin searching for information about your topic, answer the following questions:
What kind of resources are you looking for? (Academic or non-academic? Articles, books, chapters, websites-- the list goes on!)
How many resources are you looking for?
What subject do these resources need to be about?
If you can't answer this questions concretely, regroup before you begin: you need to set guidelines to help you navigate. Evaluate your progress with your teammates and requests/suggestions you've received from your course's faculty member.
Below you'll find several resources dedicated to helping you conduct background research. These are sources that will help you understand your topic better and give you ideas about what to search for. Use them to bolster your understanding of your topic and help guide your searching for high-quality resources!