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.
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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.
The following databases provide access to country profiles for numerous countries around the world.
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For statistics and demographic data for various countries, explore International Statistics Web sites.
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The following databases provide access to statistics and other kinds of data.
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