Reference Online
Encyclopedias can be a great starting place -- they provide facts and an overview of a topic. They also list books, journal articles, and other sources where you can get more in-depth information. The titles below are just a few examples of the electronic subject encyclopedias in the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Click the larger link below to search across the entire Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Gale Virtual Reference Library/Gale eBooks
Ancient Greece and Rome by Call Number: ebookISBN: 9780684805078Publication Date: 1998-05-20Gale Virtual Reference LibraryAncient Europe 8000 B.C.--A.D. 1000 by
Call Number: ebookISBN: 9780684314211Publication Date: 2004-02-01Gale Virtual Reference Library
More Online Reference
PCC has a number of online reference databases that are great starting points for your research. Here are a few suggested resources:
- Daily Life through History This link opens in a new windowReference information about daily life of different cultures through history.
- Ancient and Medieval History OnlineTimelines, maps, biographies and primary sources from medieval history
- Biography Reference Bank This link opens in a new windowBiographies. Current & historical. Worldwide.
- Encyclopedia Britannica Online This link opens in a new windowA general knowledge English-language encyclopedia.
What about Wikipedia?
Wikipedia is a free, online encyclopedia that contains articles about nearly any topic. It may be tempting to use it as a resource for an assignment, but most instructors WILL NOT accept Wikipedia as an acceptable source. Why not? See the video below for the answer and for information on how Wikipedia can be useful in your research: