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BIOL 354L: Animal Behavior (labs)

This guide is for students enrolled in BIOL 354L: Laboratory in Animal Behavior.

Background Researcha women with dark skin reading a book

Defined: learning and locating summary information about your topic. Often found in reference books (encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, etc.), textbooks, and introductory level sources.

You may use informal sources, such as Wikipedia, but you will need to verify the facts through other sources.

Watch for helpful keywords while doing background research and use them as you search. 

Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

Textbooks and Other Sources