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Reference Books


Reference sources can be useful for exploring a topic. Sources such as encyclopedias and dictionaries can provide broad overviews, theories, and define terms and concepts. Encyclopedias and dictionaries can be very general (Encyclopedia Britannica), or very specific (The Encyclopedia of Bioethics).

Other useful reference sources include almanacs, atlases, directories, guidebooks, handbooks, and bibliographies

Sample Reference Books

There are several ways to Find Reference Books
  1. 1. Use Polycat, enter relevant subject and limit the search by the location of Reference.
  2. 2. Go to the Reference Department in the Library and ask a librarian for assistance.
  3. 3. Once relevant articles have been found, copy the record and paste into the windows below.
To Learn how to copy and paste click here

1st Reference Book


Evaluate this Reference Book
  • Is the information relevant to your topic?
    Is the information comprehensive enough?
    Does the information express a particular point of view?
    Is the information directed toward a general audience (Popular Magazine)?
    Is the information directed toward a specialized audience (Scholarly Journal)?
  • Is the information timely?
    Is the information current enough for your project?
  • Is the information reliable?
    Is the author/producer of the information given?
    Are the credentials of the author/producer of the information given?
    Did the information come from an "authoritative source?
  •  Is the information complete?
    Does the information source extensively cover your topic?
  • Is the information accurate
    Is the information presented as fact?
    Is the information biased?
Cite this reference book properly in the window below.
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