The following databases might help you gather ideas for your argumentative/persuasive essay, since they provide information regarding opposing viewpoints.
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Jennifer Stevenson edited and updated this guide through 2024.
Need to select a research topic or find background information?
The Reference Collection includes a variety of different sources, such as: subject-focused encyclopedias, handbooks, almanacs, maps/atlases, statistical compendiums, dictionaries, and more. Look here to find introductory articles on subject-related topics. The broad perspective offered by such articles often proves helpful for narrowing research topics before pursuing more in-depth information.
This guide provides some recommendations for encyclopedias and other reference resources that might provide helpful information relating to your topic.
Electronic Resource 2009
Electronic Resource 2017
Electronic Resource 2004
Electronic Resource 2014
Electronic Resource 2015
Electronic Resource 2015
The following databases provide access to online encyclopedias covering multidisciplinary topics. Remember, these subject encyclopedias are great sources of background information on countless topics.
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The following databases provide access to statistics and other kinds of data.
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If you need to gather information about specific companies and industries, we recommend that you consult the Company and Industry Information Research Guide.
