Library Tutorial 1: Getting Started with Research
Library Tutorial 2: Information Resources
Reference Resources
Begin your research by seeking some general background information about your topic using reference resources. Some reference resource will be available in print at the library. Other reference resources are available electronically. This page will guide you with both types of reference resources.
Encyclopedias
- Encyclopedia Britannica Online This link opens in a new windowA general knowledge English-language encyclopedia.
- Gale Virtual Reference Library (formerly Gale ebooks) This link opens in a new window
Hot Topics & Current Issues
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news.
- Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new window
This cross-curricular research database supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.
- Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new window