This collection of online encyclopedias is another great source for finding background information and context about your topic. Gather significant names and dates as you go to help you narrow your search and identify useful search terms.
Start your search for background information with these resources. Gale Virtual Reference Library includes the full text of over 100 subject encyclopedias spanning multiple disciplines, including the Mcgraw-Hill Dictionary of Science & Technology and the Dictionary of Scientific Biography. Click here or use the search box below
You'll find these print sources in the reference section on the main floor of the library! As you use these and other reference sources, keep these tips in mind: