Reference resources like encyclopedias, timelines, etc. are also on the open web. If you find one that looks useful, just be sure to evaluate it so you know the contents are authoritative.
Reference sources can provide background information about a subject or person, general information regarding a process, and/or definitions of terms or concepts. Types of reference sources include encyclopedias, dictionaries, indexes, almanacs, handbooks, statistical directories, biographical handbooks, chronologies, and other related materials. Reference sources acquaint you with unfamiliar topics by giving you:
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A collection of subject-specific encyclopedias, timelines, quotations, and dictionaries. Find substantial topic overviews, in-depth information, as well as short definitions. Content is heavier in the arts and humanities but includes titles in the social sciences and sciences.
Provides overviews, biographies, definitions, historical timelines, quotations, illustrations, photos, videos, links to relevant articles and websites, and primary sources about a wide variety of topics. Includes a World Atlas and The World Factbook, with customizable charts and tables of statistics on countries.
Covering both U.S. and world history, this collection contains full-text primary sources and scholarly articles from books, magazines, journals, and newspapers. Additionally, it provides timelines, biographies, and maps.
Science Reference Center contains monographs, journals and magazines, and reference works on scientific topics including physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space science.
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