1. Use an appropriate secondary resource to find introductory information about your subject.	Suggested list of secondary sources. (Also, look at the list in the Biology Research Guide). The print resources are located in the Reference section on the first floor of Ablah library. You can get to the electronic resources by clicking on the Electronic Resource link in the record.
A.  Do a title search for the resource of your choice in the WSU catalog. Identify the most recent edition available. Print off the catalog record for the resource you use to turn in with your assignment. Use the information in the catalog record to locate the resource. You will need the call number and location to find the print resources. You will need to click on the Electronic Resource link to access the electronic resources.	- The catalog can be found here. A help file on use of the catalog is also available below the search box. For print resources, the call number is the address of the book in the library.
B.  Find your subject in the source you have chosen. Consult the index or terms related to your topic if you are having difficulty finding a very specific term/topic.
C.  Write a two or three sentence description for your subject based on the information in your source.

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