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College Level Research: Background Information
Build on your high school research experiences and adjust to the higher standards recommended for college research projects with these tips and guidelines.
Use reference and general information sources to gain a working knowledge on your topic. Be able to converse with someone knowledgeable about the topic for at least one minute without repeating yourself.
CQ ResearcherThis link opens in a new windowCQ Researcher (Congressional Quarterly) is an essential resource for understanding the most critical events and controversial subjects of the day. CQ Researcher covers a wide range of social, economic, political, environmental and health issues of the day and is an excellent resource to browse for current issues. Files cover 1991 to present.
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Oxford Reference Online: Premium CollectionThis link opens in a new windowSubjects: History,, Art, Biography, Communication, Media, Persuasion, Dance, Education, Newspapers, Speech, Literary Criticism, Creative Writing, Business Writing, and Technical Writing, French, German, Spanish, Reference
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