Once you've decided on the type of sources to start with (e.g., article, book, web site, etc.), it is time to search for a specific published content that best fits your topic of inquiry. There are several crucial tools that you can use to help you locate information sources at the Syracuse University Libraries:
These databases are excellent online reference sources (also sometimes called "tertiary sources") that provide encyclopedia style overviews of topics, often with embedded citations referencing additional articles, books, websites, etc. one can selectively explore: