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Stella Beratlis, Research Librarian

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Stella Beratlis
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Need help now? We have Research Drop-In Hours Monday - Saturday during Spring 2024: Go to the Ask a Librarian page to get immediate help.

My Research Help Schedule (In Person, West Campus L & LC. and Online Chat)
Mon - Weds 10-5 PM
Thurs - Fri: Call (2090575-6245) or email me at beratliss@yosemite.edu


Zoom Appointments Times vary. To see when I'm available and to schedule an appointment with me, simply click on the "Schedule Appointment" button above, then pick your date/time. If you do not see a day/time that works, please email me and we can arrange another time.
209-575-6245
Website Skype Contact: beratliss

Evaluate and Refine: Preliminary Reading

Background Reading

Many students turn to Wikipedia for their initial exploration of a topic. This is fine, but be sure to augment your background research with sources you can actually include on an academic bibliography (a.k.a. your References list).

Conduct background research because:

  • It is a great source of core knowledge on your topic
  • It can generate ideas on different ways to focus your topic
  • It can answer research questions you've already posed
  • It may help you clarify and/or expand research questions.
  • It often points you towards other sources of information on your topic 

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The list below includes both print and online resources to help you get started with your preliminary reading.

All of these resources are free for MJC students, faculty, and staff. If you're working from off campus, you'll need to sign in. Once you click on the name of a database or eBook, simply enter your usual MJC sign-in credentials.