Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: HIST4200: Pictures, Media, and US Politics: Background Information Resources

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Encyclopedias and Background Information Sources

Once you have an idea, do a little background research to learn more about it by searching encyclopedias, the library catalog, or Wikipedia. Here are a few places to begin:

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Encyclopedic coverage in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities
Encyclopedia Britannica This link opens in a new window
Find background information on your research topic
Oxford Art Online This link opens in a new window
The gateway to Oxford’s art reference works, including the peer−reviewed, regularly updated Grove® Dictionary of Art and the Benezit Dictionary of Artists.