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.
Science Encyclopedias
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Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and ShrubsCall Number: SB435 .D57 2011Available in Print (Science Reference) -
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Flora of North America: North of MexicoCall Number: QK110 .F55 1993Available in Print (Science Reference) -
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Shrubs and Woody Vines of Indiana and the MidwestCall Number: QK159 .W38 2012Available in Print (Science Stacks) -
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General Encyclopedias
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Credo Reference
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