It is often helpful to learn more about a topic with which you are not familiar before you begin your research. Reference materials (encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.) are a great source to learn more quickly. These can also serve as springboards for your research if they contain bibliographies or works cited. Below are a few databases that contain reference material.
Credo Online Reference Service This link opens in a new windowCredo Online Reference Service enhances the research experience by combining authoritative reference content with a one-stop exploratory search platform that drives usage of all trusted library resources.
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new windowGale eBooks is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
