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Research Help: From Start to Finish: Articles

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Reference Books - Why Use Them?

 

Start your research by scanning a reference book to generate ideas about how to narrow or search for your topic.

You'll find keywords and related topics for your search strategy. You might even create an initial outline.

Plus - Reference articles usually offer additional resources in a bibliography you can use to track down more info!

 
Sample Selections
 
Encyclopedia of Religion and Law in America
 
 
The Encyclopedia of American Studies
 
International Encyclopedia of Environmental Politics

Find Journal and Magazine Articles

Visit the Library Databases Page for all databases.
Or try one of the popular databases below:
 
 
Academic Database for All Subjects:
Academic Database


A Database for Sociological Articles:
Sociological Databases

Search for Religion-Related Articles:

Religion Databases

 Search for Education-Related Articles:

Education Databases

Find an Article in a Reference Book for Expert Detail on Your Topic!

Find a Reference Book on Your Topic:
 
Use Advanced Search, enter keyword(s), and select "Reference" for the location.
 The articles in subject encyclopedias
can help pinpoint a research question from a general topic and provide references for further research.
 

Find E-Reference Book Articles

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Marion, IN 46953
765-677-2184
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