Reference sources (subject encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, atlases) give concise introductions to topics and can be an excellent starting point for information.
Use them to: 1) explore topics for research, 2) get background information, and 3) explain unfamiliar ideas and terminology
Gale Virtual Reference Library & CREDO Reference are reference databases with hundreds of subject-specific encyclopedias, dictionaries, & other reference works.
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