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General Research Guide: 2. Choosing a Resource

Overview of research process

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    Types of Information and Where to Look

     Looking for? Why? Use …
    Background information on a topic Good way to start learning more about your research topic

    Encyclopedias

    See Library Subject Guides or ask a librarian for recommendations
    Background information on a contemporary issue Good way to start researching your topic

    CQ Researcher

    Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
    Books Good for detailed information Library Catalog
    Scholarly journal articles Good for current information on specific topics

    Academic Search Premier

    Academic OneFile
    News articles Media coverage of events; world affairs

    LexisNexis Academic

    Westlaw Campus Research
    News articles (Vermont) Media coverage of local news/ events

    Burlington Free Press Online (Nov. 28, 2002 – present)

    Burlington Free Press/ Rutland Herald Index

    (1984-present)

    AltPressWatch (full text of Seven Days articles)