This list includes databases in which you can begin many research topics. It includes databases catering to all levels of user, not just undergraduates. Content of these databases can include reference sources like encyclopedias or dictionaries; articles that give an overview of a topic, issue, controversy, or recent event; or that provide broad coverage to assist in narrowing or refining a research topic. After you have used these databases for background research on your topic, you can move on to more subject-specific databases.
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| Performing Arts encyclopedias from Oxford Reference Online |
Performing Arts encyclopedias from Oxford Reference OnlineSearch or browse across 11 subject encyclopedias and dictionaries with over 39,000 entries. References are linked via Get VText. |
Sep 13, 2010 | e1000118 |
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| Physical Sciences & Mathematics encyclopedias from Oxford Reference Online |
Physical Science and Mathematics encyclopedias from Oxford Reference OnlineSearch or browse across nine subject encyclopedias and dictionaries with over 22,800 entries. References are linked via Get VText. |
Sep 13, 2010 | e1000118 |
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| Political Handbook of the World from CQ Press |
Political Handbook of the World from CQ PressThe Political Handbook of the World provides information on the major aspects of each country's government and political party system. Country profiles include key facts, government and political history, current issues, political parties and organizations, legislatures and cabinets, and communications. It also profiles 120 intergovernmental organizations, such as OPEC, NATO, the WTO, world and regional banks, and the agencies and specialized bodies of the United Nations. Older editions available in print. |
Sep 13, 2010 | e1000787 |
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| Politics and Social Science Encyclopedias from Oxford Reference Online |
Politics and Social Science Encyclopedias from Oxford Reference OnlineSearch or browse across 23 subject encyclopedias and dictionaries with over 65,000 entries. References are linked via Get VText. |
Sep 13, 2010 | e1000118 |
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| Prehistory encyclopedias from Oxford Reference Online |
Prehistory encyclopedias from Oxford Reference OnlineSearch or browse across five subject encyclopedias and dictionaries with over 16,000 entries. References are linked via Get VText. |
Sep 13, 2010 | e1000118 |
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| ProQuest Historical Periodicals |
ProQuest Historical PeriodicalsProQuest Historical Periodicals indexes citations and full text of 200 years of American magazines and journals and important newspapers of record. 1740-2007. |
Sep 13, 2010 | e1000296 |
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