LibGuides: GO 100: People, Places and Environments: Getting Started

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These web resources are great for general background.

General background information is helpful in the early stages of a research project. These databases are an excellent place to begin.

Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
General database for scholarly articles in most disciplines.
Britannica Academic This link opens in a new window
Also includes atlas, world data, the Classics, biographies, news & multimedia plus Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary.
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Reports on topics of national interest including overview, chronology, pro/con & more.
Credo General Reference This link opens in a new window
Oxford English Dictionary This link opens in a new window
Oxford Reference This link opens in a new window
Points of View Reference Center (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
ProQuest Central This link opens in a new window
General database for scholarly and popular articles on most disciplines.