Reference sources like dictionaries and encyclopedias can be great sources of background information. The library also has several online reference databases, a few of which are listed below.
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CQ Researcher Provides in-depth reports on controversial issues. Topics include social issues, environment, science, crime, education, and more. |
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Opposing Viewpoints Provides thousands of full-text viewpoint essays on current controversial topics. Also includes academic articles, statistics, news, primary sources, and more |
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Oxford Reference Online Reference library that includes hundreds of reference titles, covering a wide range of fields, published by Oxford University Press. |
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Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. |