Core sources, such as handbooks, companions, subject specific encyclopedias, and review articles will help you:
There is value and convenience in searching for research information on the open internet, but researchers who rely on online only information as a primary research sources limit the thoroughness of their literature review.
To get some contextual background information on your topic, add:
AND (encyclopedia OR handbook)
to your basic search in Discover, then limit to books. This will give you resources that will help you formulate your specific topic and get some background knowledge.
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