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Sustainability: Background Information

This guide is designed to support learning communities who will be exploring the scientific, business, and political aspects of Sustainability.

Why Find Background Information?

Background information sources can help you:

  • Broaden or focus your topic
  • Find new words to use when searching
  • Locate primary research articles for your paper

Background sources are NOT primary sources and should usually not be used as references in your research.  However, some seminal works in a field can serve as references and background sources. You can always ask a librarian!

    What is a background information source?

    • An encyclopedia
    • A textbook
    • An essay database (like CQ Researcher)
    • A reference book

      Resources

      Lisle

      Kindlon Hall
      5700 College Rd.
      Lisle, IL 60532
      (630) 829-6050

      Mesa

      Gillett Hall
      225 E. Main St.
      Mesa, AZ 85201
      (480) 878-7514

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