To be successful in looking for information you need to know what aspect of a topic you are looking for. The particular aspect of the topic that you choose will affect how you search for the information. For example, you would use very different resources to look for information on abortion from a religious or ethical point of view than you would to look for information on abortion from a medical or health point of view. Finding background information Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and textbooks can all provide you with a helpful overview of a particular subject, and frequently you will find a useful bibliography at the end of the article, entry, or chapter. The bibliography will lead you to other books and articles that will be helpful to you in doing your research.
Bibliographies are one of a researchers best friends.