Background sources such as, but not limited to, dictionaries and encyclopedias provide context for your topic or even help you choose one. Researchers use them when they need:
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Scholarly/peer-reviewed, magazine and newspaper articles from 270+ education publications. Coverage: 1984 - present.
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Encyclopedia and dictionary entries for most subject areas. Dates covered: latest edition of each title.
This link opens in a new windowEbooks on most subject areas. Read online or set up an account to download or print up to 30% of pages. Please close or "release" a book when you are finished. Coverage: varies.
This link opens in a new windowEncyclopedia, dictionary and biographical entries from hundreds of sources for most subject areas. It includes images, diagrams, maps and photos, and audio pronunciation files and sound clips. Coverage 2000 – present.