Grewal, Jyoti K. "Independence and Decolonization, Middle East." In Encyclopedia of Western Colonialism since 1450, edited by Thomas Benjamin, 600-609. Vol. 2. Detroit, MI: Macmillan Reference USA, 2007. Gale eBooks (accessed February 21, 2025). https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX2587300213/GVRL?u=lawr21149&sid=bookmark-GVRL&xid=a9476896.
To begin, start by looking at your topic from a wide lens. As you gather research, narrow down your focus based on the amount of evidence that you find. Make a list of keywords as you read that you can use to find additional information.
Keyword recommendations to start:
“Your country” and independence
“Your country” and revolution
"Your country" and civil war
Decolonization
Postcolonialism
Understand your topic more clearly by starting with background reading. Once you have a solid foundation, you can dive into the details. When considering your topic, what are the most important facts, people, places, events, themes? If you don't have an answer, you need to read more. As you explore, take notes; what jumps out at you that you want to know more about?
Use your research organizer to fill in the background details about your country.
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Encyclopedias to Explore
Print titles are available on the main floor in the reference room; for ebooks follow the link to access the text.
The Cambridge History of the Cold War, 1945-1962 by 
Encyclopedia of Western Colonialism since 1450
Africa: An Encyclopedia for Students by Suggested Articles and Topic Overviews:
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