The Research Paper: Project 2: Reference Sources

REMEMBER

ALWAYS start your research using Reference Sources such as Encyclopedias.

These sources provide the essential facts you need to know about your subject.

Facts like WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, and HOW

• This will allow you to better understand where the specific information you find later fits in the bigger picture.
• Make note of terms, also called keywords, relevant to your topic:
  • Examples: names of people; important dates; relevant legislation; words or expressions unique to your topic.
• You can use these keywords when searching for books and other resources.

Examples of Reference Sources: Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and atlases.