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Research and Technology (GE 202x)

This guide serves as a gateway to library research for students enrolled in the Research and Technology course.

Subject-Focused Encyclopedias

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.

Recommended Subject-Focused Encyclopedias

Countries and Their Cultures

Main Collection

Encyclopedia of Food and Culture

Nancy Thompson Library Annex

Encyclopedia of Media and Politics

Main Collection

Encyclopedia of New Jersey

Electronic Resource

Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender

Main Collection

Encyclopedia of Urban Cultures: Cities and Cultures Around the World

Main Collection

Freedom of Speech: A Reference Guide to the United States Constitution

Main Collection

Handbook of World Families

Main Collection

Handbook of World Families

Electronic Resource

Social Issues in America: An Encyclopedia

Main Collection

Recommended Online Reference Databases

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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Recommended Multimedia Databases

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Recommended Statistics Databases

The following databases provide access to statistics and other kinds of data.

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Recommended Tests and Measures Databases

The following databases provide information that will help you identify psychological tests and measuring instruments.

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