Reference

Reference Databases

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CQ Researcher - Original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news.

Encyclopedia Britannica - Online version of the reference classic, with added features.

Gale Virtual Reference Library* - Electronic reference eBook titles in business, the environment, history, medicine, multicultural studies, science, and more.

Opposing Viewpoints - Provides information on both sides of controversial topics.

Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern World

Oxford Encyclopedia of Social Work

Science Reference Center* - Provides articles from scientific reference books, magazines, journals, biographies and images. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, physics, technology, and wildlife.

Vault - Online Career Library The Online Career Library has the latest information on the top career paths. You may also research company histories and industry overviews.

On the Web

Merriam Webster Online Dictionary & Thesaurus - Find out word definitions, spellings, and synonyms

U. S. Gazetteer - Used to identify places to view with the Tiger Map Server.