Credo Reference is a great starting point for background information. You will use background information to introduce your topic to your audience and provide them with the context to fully understand your presentation. Background information consists of definitions, vocabulary, basic facts, and the main ideas surrounding your topic. Think of background information as a framework. You will build on this information with more in-depth information you'll locate in library databases that contain articles from Newspapers, Magazines, Trade Journals, as well as Peer-Reviewed Articles from Academic Journals.
Use this database to understand basic concepts taught in your courses. It's also a great database for the first step in your research process. It contains short articles from encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks and other reference sources on a wide range of subjects. Get started on your assignment or research project by learning about key people, places, dates, events, concepts, and ideas related to your topic.
