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Human Development & Family Science

How are Background Resources Helpful?

Background sources help broaden an understanding of a topic and expose you to new/different terminology that will be useful in searching databases or the web. Formats include encyclopedias, handbooks, and other reference materials. 

Handbooks/Encyclopedias
https://researchguides.library.syr.edu/c.php?g=604141&p=4191756
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