Doing some background research gets you in the right frame of mind about your topic. Understanding the vocabulary and the key issues about your topic can help save you time and frustration. Specifically, background research can help you to:
If you cannot view this film from off-campus. Try viewing it in the library databases:
Get background information on your topic right when you use OneSearch. Just remember to keep your search broad with one or two keywords.
Gale eBooks has a strong eBook collection. eBooks from this database are designed to be for background research.
CQ Researcher is a great database to consult for background information on current issues.