Guides: LL 290: Research Writing: Encyclopedias & Reference

Encyclopedias and Reference Tools

SAGE Knowledge This link opens in a new window
Cross-searchable collection of more than 100 encyclopedias and handbooks from SAGE.
Extent: Multidisciplinary
EBooks (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Cross-searchable collection of over two thousand reference titles from Gale. Previously known as Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Extent: Multidisciplinary
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
An online, cross-searchable collection of reference books on a variety of subjects from more than 50 publishers.
International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences This link opens in a new window
More than 4,000 articles and 90,000 bibliographic references as well as comprehensive name and subject indexes. 2nd edition (2015).
Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods This link opens in a new window
Provides an overview of social science research methods. Includes definitions of methodological terms and essays discussing the nature, history, application/example and implication of using a certain method.