Presearch is the informal searching you might do on a topic before you start your deeper, more focused research. When you're doing your presearch you're finding background information on your topic and creating context for your topic and how you might want to approach it.
You can use ANY kind of presearch resources you want, including Wikipedia, as long as you keep in mind that presearch is informal and some of the resources that you use to educate yourself about your topic are not necessarily appropriate for a college-level paper.
CSM Library provides subscriptions to several major online news publications to CSM students. These news sources are a great place to start exploring popular discussions surrounding issues related to a variety of topics. Use the links below to sign-up for your own personal account and start exploring these popular publications.
The New York Times online features news and information from around the world. Premium online account and mobile app access is available for CSM students, faculty, and staff. For full access to the New York Times CSM students must register for a personal account.
Reference books are typically dictionaries and encyclopedias that provide background, context, and basic information about a topic. In addition to Encyclopedia Britannica, there are some sports-specific titles included that may have helpful reference information on your topic.
An online version of the Encyclopedia Britannica
The Routledge Handbook of Disability Activism
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