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Biography Resources

Gale in Context: Biography This link opens in a new window
Relatively short, readable biographies of historical and popular figures.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online This link opens in a new window
Like Wikipedia except always credible!
Gale Virtual Reference Library (formerly Gale ebooks) This link opens in a new window
Longer encyclopedia articles that might be more subject specific.

CountryWatch This link opens in a new window
Country-specific information about politics, economics, religion, etc.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online This link opens in a new window
Like Wikipedia except always credible!
Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Information about controversial issues. Provides pros and cons about each issue.
Gale Virtual Reference Library (formerly Gale ebooks) This link opens in a new window
Longer encyclopedia articles that might be more subject specific.

Continue your research by finding mainly BOOKS (and sometimes videos) about your topic.

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