Gather contextual information for your topics using sources like Wikipedia, author websites, encyclopedias linked on the "Find Background Info" page of this LibGuide, books found by searching in Catalyst, videos/films, or podcasts.
IMPORTANT: When seeking information of any kind, but especially when using the open web (aka Google, Wikipedia, etc), always evaluate the sources of the information you find. Tips on evaluating sources can be found on the "Evaluate Sources" tab of this LibGuide.