LibGuides: NUTR 12103: Nutrition: Find Background Information

Purpose of Background Research

The next step is to find background information on your topic. Background research:

Provides a good overview of the topic if you are unfamiliar with it.
Helps identify important facts -- terminology, dates, events, history, organizations, etc.
Can help refine your topic.
Leads to bibliographies, which provide additional sources of information.

Background information can be found in:

World Book Advanced
World Book Advanced is a collection of reference materials including encyclopedia, multimedia, eBooks, and primary source documents.
Off campus access for Arkansans through the ASL Traveler Database Project.

The Traveler Statewide Resource project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Gale Health and Wellness
Gale Health and Wellness is an in-depth, user-friendly resource that provides access to health and wellness information from authoritative medical sources. Find magazines, pamphlets, journals, and websites for health research.
Off campus access requires your UACCM username and password.
Gale General OneFile
Gale General OneFile provides access to newspapers, reference books, and periodicals covering the latest on current events, popular culture, business and industry coverage, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more.
Off campus access requires your UACCM username and password.