Using Encyclopedias
Encyclopedias are a great first step in your search for information. They will help put your topic into context and introduce underlying principles, theories, and facts about your topic. Encyclopedias will also provide references to the seminal work on a topic. Pay attention to the terms you find, and use them to refine your searching strategy. Encyclopedias are generally not appropriate sources to cite in a research paper.
General Encyclopedias
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Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Search in hundreds of encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, quotations, and subject-specific titles, as well as 200,000+ images and audio files, and nearly 100 videos.
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World Book Advanced This link opens in a new window
Explore World Book's resources with a single search, including: encyclopedia entries with color photos and animated timelines, dictionary, atlases and interactive maps, and links to newspapers and government resources. See also the World Book Spanish-language encyclopedia: aulaPlaneta: Banco de Contenidos
Country Encyclopedias
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Global Road Warrior This link opens in a new window
Global Road Warrior is a comprehensive country database featuring in-depth information on 175 countries. Provides detailed insight into each country on many topics, including history, economics, geography, and travel essentials.
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