Introduction

Rachel Wexelbaum & Gesina A. Phillips

With a simple search, people can now access a wealth of online information about LGBTQ topics, especially if they are English speakers. And yet…searching for information online, figuring out what to ask, and choosing how to word questions can still be overwhelming. When conducting research on an LGBTQ topic, people will have to use different search strategies and reflective critical thinking skills to locate resources appropriate for academic purposes. The authors wrote this chapter to help people search for LGBTQ information and resources in an effective, mindful manner.