Unless you are very familiar with your subject matter, you will want to spend a significant amount of time identifying the specific topic that interests you. In fact, you may want to examine several potential topics from which to make a final choice. The library has access to many subject-specialized reference sources that would assist in this initial step, such as reference sources about history of poverty in the United States, Minnesota History, immigration, art, music, etc.
Even though the likelihood that Winona or a Winona specific topic is discussed in any of the below resources is low, your research will benefit from learning general information related to your Winona topic and add a layer of complexity to your final project. Use one or several of the below resources to conduct a bit of preliminary research:
A reference book is a specialized resource (encyclopedia, dictionary, handbook, atlas, guidebook, etc.). Here's how to find a reference book using the Krueger Library catalog:
Please find below a list of reference print resources that cover food topics. Many of the articles are written by experts and contain a bibliographic list. These books are located in the Reference Collection (1st floor). They cannot be checked out, but you can scan, photocopy, or take a photograph of the page(s) you need. Remember to write down all of the citation information.
A general encyclopedia will contain information about a wide range of topics.
The articles are:
A subject encyclopedia will be more focused and detailed information on a specific subject.
The articles are:
