Tips for Finding Background Information on a Topic...
  
   
    1. Use the index, table of contents, and footnotes in your class text.
   
     
    2. Look for keywords in the articles you read.  
     
    3. Use the list of references or a bibliography to find other sources of material.  
   
  4. When searching the library's catalog, GLOCAT, look for the word "Subject". This will lead you to books, videos, pamphlets, etc. on this particular subject which may be of relevance to your topic
(see example below):



 
Source: Image Archiv - Burma
http://www.asiatours.net/burma/
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  5. Use print or online reference books to find information.  
 
© 2006, Kate Pitcher
October 19, 2006