The first step is to pick a current event topic that you find interesting, since you will be spending time researching it. You will also need to identify relevant past events that provide context for your chosen topic.
Need help narrowing down your research topic? Watch this quick, three-minute video presented by the University of Guelph's Library. Still need assistance? Contact a Wentworth Librarian at ref@wit.edu.
Oakton College Library presents: Dive into background information on your topic before getting into your in-depth research. Need assistance? Contact a Wentworth Librarian at ref@wit.edu.
Encyclopedias and Background Information Sources
Once you have an a topic or idea, do a little background research to learn more about it. Here are a few places to begin:
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