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Using dictionaries and thesauri can help with background and keyword searching. Find synonyms for your topic to expand the results of your search.
It can be challenging to know where to begin when you are starting a research paper or project, especially if you are researching a topic that you are not familiar with. It can be helpful to use general reference resources to gather background information. There are several examples below.