Encyclopedia Articles & Reference Reports
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- Britannica Academic This link opens in a new windowFully-searchable collection of authoritative encyclopedia articles. (NVCC)
- Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
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Encyclopedias on many topics. - CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowDetailed reports on issues in the news. Reports include background information, chronology of important events, pro/con section, outlook, and more. (VCCS)
- Pop Culture Universe This link opens in a new windowEncyclopedia articles on popular culture in the United States in the 20th century.
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: cold war
YES: cold war AND effects
NO: effects of the cold war on the american lifestyle in the 1950s
Why Use an Encyclopedia?
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An encyclopedia is a type of reference book. Use a reference book to:
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