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TSEM 102: Biology in the Age of Misinformation (Partain)

Resources to help TSEM students with their research

Science, Technology, and Math Librarian

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Elisabeth B. White
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Email: ebwhite@towson.edu
Phone: (410) 704-5326

Background Reading

When you begin the research process, it is often useful to do some background reading to help yourself get acquainted with your topics. Background resources include dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other resources that provide a basic overview of the key concepts associated with your topic. Background research will help you...

  • Better understand your topic and the terminology associated with it
  • Identify important concepts and areas of research related to your topic
  • Pick out key words that you can use to search for your topic in a database
  • Refine your topic

The video below provides some additional information about the process of background research.

Background Databases

The Cook Library provides access to several databases that contain encyclopedia articles and other reference sources. These databases are an excellent place to begin your research.

Using Google in a Scholarly Way: Google Advanced Search

Learn how to use Google advanced search to find sources online. This video was last updated in 2021.