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ENGL 1A/2A: Language and Rhetoric (Morgan): Background

Background

Background sources will help you:

  • Understand the context of your topic
  • Help you prepare your introduction

Look for background information in:

  • Encyclopedia entries
  • Historical accounts
  • Statitics
  • News anecdotes
  • Current cultural artifacts (ads, movies, music)

Sources for Background Information

Try the following sources to find background information.