Background - Before narrowing your topic, you may need some working knowledge of it. Consult encyclopedias and other reference sources here.
Articles - Search for articles from relevant newspapers, magazines, and journals using Guttman's subscription databases.
Books - Search CUNY's online resources for books online about a wide range of urban studies topics.
Evaluate - Make sure your research is appropriate for an academic paper!
Cite - Documenting your sources shows your credibility as a scholar.
