Biographical Sources
Sources of information on people distinguished in some particular field
of interest. |
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full texts online. |
Consumer Guides |
Dictionaries
Here you will find links to reference resources to help you define and pronounce
words, acronyms, and abbreviations. Also includes foreign language and subject
specific dictionaries. |
Directories
Reference resources that provide names, locations, telephone numbers and
other data. |
Encyclopedias
Works containing informational articles on subjects in every field of knowledge.
Both general and special encyclopedias. |
Fact Sources
Almanacs, yearbooks, handbooks and other sources that provide factual information
for quick reference. |
Geographic Sources
Atlases, maps, gazetteers and other sources that provide information represented
geographically. Besides the typical information, geographic sources can
includes themes such as historical development, social development, etc. |
Grammar/Writing
Resources to help you apply the rules and conventions used in speech and
writing. Includes links to style guides such as Turabian, APA, MLA, Chicago,
and AMA. For more in depth information on citing electronic resources, go
to Citing Internet Resources for links specific
to that category. |
Meta-Sites
These are sites with extensive links to a variety of reference resources.
Meta-sites include web sites such as the Internet Public Library Reference
Desk. |
Reference eBooks in the Darling Library
List of reference ebooks published by ABC-CLIO available through the Darling Library OPAC. University ID required for login.
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Thesauri
Stuck for a word to use? Search these links to find synonyms, similar, and
related words. |
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