Background
reading is often useful for developing your topic. This
provides an overview of the subject,
as well as identifying important people in the field. General
or subject-specific encyclopedias are often good starting
points for this kind of information. Bibliographies found
at the end of an article or book chapter are usually rich
sources of additional information. Also, you can always
consult a librarian for assistance in locating appropriate
books and articles. Let's look at some examples of background
sources...
