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
Data - Find statistical data related to NYC and urban issues
Books - Search CUNY's online resources for books online about a wide range of urban studies topics.
Evaluate - Evaluate the information that you found to make sure it's appropriate for an academic paper!
Cite - Documenting your sources gives you credibility as a scholar.
