Also known as reference sources, include encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, directories, and other online or print "books".
Excellent sources of factual information, concepts, theories, definitions, and references to other, more in-depth, sources of information.
After you've chosen a topic to research, you will need to search for information that will introduce you to the topic. Background sources provide you with:
Health dictionaries, encyclopedias, and handbooks may be a useful starting point for finding information. Many of these resources provide basic information, overviews of disease, or introduce specialized terminology.
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