Learning About a Topic - Beth Evans, Librarian - Introduction and Quick Tips - Brooklyn College Library LibGuides Home at Brooklyn College Library

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A good way to learn about any new topic is to look through general encyclopedias and subject specific encyclopedias. Look for your topic in any of the resources below.

General Information Reference Collections

Britannica Academic This link opens in a new window
Includes the encyclopedia, dictionary, videos, primary sources and e-books.
Encyclopedia Britannica World Data Analyst This link opens in a new window
Learn about countries throughout Central and South America.
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
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Includes multi-volume encyclopedias, biographical collections, business plan handbooks, company history compilations, consumer health references, and specialized reference sources on a variety of subjects.
Oxford Reference This link opens in a new window
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Oxford Reference is the premier online reference product, spanning 25 different subject areas, bringing together 2 million digitized entries across Oxford University Press’s Dictionaries, Companions and Encyclopedias.

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Beth Evans, Librarian - Introduction and Quick Tips: Learning About a Topic

Where to Look for Information

General Information Reference Collections