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Prof. Putorti - Eng.101 FALL 2025: Getting Started - Background Information / Selecting a Topic

Why Do Background Research?

​When you do background research you can find:

  • Words or phrases that are specific to your topic.
  • Information that answers basic information on your topic. 
  • Major ideas related to your topic.
  • People, places, time periods that are relevant to your topic.
  • Additional readings on your topic.

Selecting a Topic

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