Online Encyclopedias
- Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
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Collection of full-text encyclopedias on many topics - AtoZ: World Culture This link opens in a new windowA wealth of reference information about the nations of the world. Includes information about demographics, climate, culture and travel. (NVCC)
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new windowA collection of over 500 reference books on a variety of topics. (NVCC)
Encyclopedia Search Tips
Since encyclopedia articles focus on basic, general information about a topic, what you type in the search box should also be general:
YES: "social promotion"
YES: drug offenders AND "united states"
NO: we should or should not have a national health system
Why to Use Reference Books
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An encyclopedia is a type of reference book. Use a reference book to:
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