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Reference Tools Last update: Nov 18, 2008
Dictionaries, encyclopedias and other resources for finding basic information.
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- Credo Reference
100 cross-searchable dictionaries, encyclopedias and other reference tools. - Gale Virtual Reference Library Search 250+ general and subject-specific encyclopedias.
- Oxford Reference Online General and specialized scholarly dictionaries.
___________________ - Biography Resource Center Search for people---both current and historic from all eras and fields of endeavor.
- CollegeSource Online U.S. and international college and university catalogs.
- Daily Life Online Social history and cultural studies resource
- Ferguson Career Guidance Center Industry overviews and resources, career profiles, scholarships, academic and non-academic programs, and a select list of web resources.
- Multi-Database Search: Reference Search multiple reference resources at once.
- Ready Reference Shelf Quick reference web resources such as abbreviations, maps, phone numbers, quotations and more.
- Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy Search or browse 2000+ in-depth articles.
- Routledge Religion Resource Search dozens of encyclopedias dealing with all aspects of religions.
Why Use Reference Tools?
- Get a good overview and history of a topic, term or issue.
- Focus your topic and place it properly within context of the field of study
- Find alternate keywords to help locate relevant articles and books.
Can I Cite an Encyclopedia in my Paper?
Ask your instructor, but normally, encyclopedias provide insufficient information when researching a topic in the academic environment. Encyclopedias are not meant to be your only source for research. Instead, use them as a starting point to gain a basic understanding of the scope and terminology associated with your topic so that you can then begin in-depth research. Many entries do contain a "Further Reading" section, however, that you may find useful for locating more detailed information.
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