Background Sources
Begin your research by finding sources with general background information on your topic. Sources that compile background information are known as tertiary sources. Tertiary sources include encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks. There are also databases and government websites that provide great background information.
- Health Topics: Diagnostic Imaging, MedlinePlusUse this website for an overview of types of diagnostic imaging. Scroll down to the Learn More and Journal Articles categories for more in-depth information.
- CDC, ALARAUse this website for a basic understanding of ALARA.
- Gale Health and Wellness, Diagnostics and TestsUse this database to find encyclopedia entries on multiple diagnostic tests studied in the Radiological Technologist program.
- Gale Health and Wellness, Radiation TherapyUse this database to find multiple encyclopedia entries on Radiation therapy. Includes links to related journals, magazines, and images.
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