Begin the research process by browsing through sources to acquaint yourself with your topic, get ideas, and see what others have said about your subject. You can also talk with your classmates, TA, instructor, or other experts to get their perspective on your topic.

• Browse through print encyclopedias, such as Encyclopedia Britannica. Also try online encyclopedias, such as Gale Virtual Reference Library, Encyclopedia of Social and Behavioral Sciences or Access Science, accessible through the Library's E-Resource List.
  
• Try your search in one of the Library's general article databases, such as ProQuest Direct or LexisNexis Academic, accessible through the Try These First page.

• Look through the subject categories on the Find Articles by Subject page and click on any subject to get a list of specialized databases in which to try your search.

• Look through the topics listed on the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center homepage, accessible through the Try These First Page. Click on any topic for a list of related articles.