Encyclopedias and other reference books will:
NOTE: You need to log in using your library barcode and PIN in order to access the e-books if you are off-campus.The following titles are a small sample of available resources. To find more resources, search the Library catalogue.
Wikipedia is NOT considered an appropriate or a credible source for academic research. The credibility of the information is questionable because anyone can edit the information in Wikipedia.
Wikipedia, is however a source that you can use (with caution):
As a starting point for background information on your topic
To find keywords that you can use for further research
For a topical outline. A topical outline shows you the important concepts that you have to discuss in your paper
To decide if your topic is too specific or too broad
To put your topic into context; in other words, which aspects of your topic you would like to write about
The references and links provided at the end of each entry can lead you to credible and scholarly information