Use reference databases to search for background information on people, keywords, topics, and themes.
Why Background Info?
- learn more about an unfamiliar topic
- identify important keywords and phrases
- narrow or expand your search
- find other resources on your topic
Search Examples
Examples of what to type into a database search box:
- "Big Brother"
- "freedom of speech"
- propaganda
- revisionism AND history
- censorship AND government
- surveillance AND society