Let your tentative thesis continually guide you concerning the kinds of sources you need to make a strong argument. Use the lines above to record your thesis as it changes throughout the research process. Let your reading of the sources continually revise your tentative thesis. Use sources that disagree with your position. Use different kinds of sources Keeping track of what you have done will make it easier for your instructor and for reference librarians to assist you with your research.
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You can also find encyclopedias through the online Research Guides by Topic , developed by Maryville College librarians. Books Locate books through McQuest . You will get the best results if you use both subject terms and keywords. Subject terms are standardized terms that describe the main subjects of books. You may need a librarian's help to locate the proper terminology for a subject search.