You may as well enjoy it. Before committing to a topic, do a preliminary search to make sure there is material available on the subject and you can complete the assignment in the time allotted. A well-defined question should be answered in the course of your research. Find an Overview Begin by finding background information in your topic. A specialized encyclopedia in the Sciences or Biology may be a good place to begin.
All encyclopedias are in the West Reference area.
Find Books Books provide comprehensive information or an in-depth review on a specific topic. There are several ways to find books on a topic. To determine what books the library owns on a particular subject, search that subject as a keyword in the ASU Online Catalog . For detailed instructions on finding books using the Online Catalog, see How to Find Books in the ASU Libraries Catalog . The most current biology research is in journal articles.