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Before you can start any research on your topic, you must have a background knowledge of it. Books and websites can provide you with that knowledge.
This is important because:
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Your background research may include finding biographies about famous or notable figures on your topic. There are many options for biographies on the web.
The Evans Library also provides access to two academic "reference" collections that contain articles, books, and reports from sources like encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks: