Begin your research with an encyclopedia. It's the easiest way to get acquainted with the broad outlines of your topic.
A database is an organized collection of information. Library databases include thousands of magazine articles, newspapers and scholarly journals and links to credible websites. Library databases provide credible sources of information and are organized by subject.
Library databases should be the first stop for any academic research assignment whether you are searching for background or biographical information, a basic overview or in-depth research coverage.
Why should I cite sources?
Giving credit to the original author by citing sources is the only way to use other people's work without plagiarizing. But there are a number of other reasons to cite sources: