Databases & Research Links
Background Information
Often you need some basic understand of the main points and big picture issues of your topic before you dive into research. Use these sources to gather your intel, then dive into our our Best Bets for All Research to find timely articles.
Databases & Links for Background Information
- Infobase: Credo Reference (MHS) This link opens in a new window
Encyclopedias, reference titles, dictionaries, thesauri, quotations, and atlases on all subjects.
- Gale eBooks (MHS) This link opens in a new window
Specialized encyclopedias & reference books for all subjects. Guide to Gale
- Britannica School This link opens in a new window
Articles, images, and more. Use tools to cite, read aloud, change reading level.
- Wikipedia This link opens in a new window
A free online encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Great for gathering background information, but use other sources to cite in your papers and assignments.