Research Guides: 1818 High School Student Resources: Background Resources

Resources for Topic Overviews

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
10/25/1991-present. Each issue of this resource explores all sides of a "hot" current topic in some depth. Use it to find research topic ideas, refine a topic, or get background information on a topic...more.
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL). A growing collection of reference books. Subjects include history, philosophy, religion, science, business, careers, literature, law, medicine, education, and more....more.
Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Provides pro-con resources for many topics such as hybrid cars, terrorism, legalizing marijuana, and health care by including the Opposing Viewpoints book series and much more....more.

Britannica Online, Academic Edition This link opens in a new window
Includes the complete Encyclopaedia Britannica, as well as Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus....more.

Sage Reference
Currently consists of 136 encyclopedias, handbooks, and dictionaries with copyright dates of 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. Subjects covered are primarily in the social sciences.
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173 encyclopedias, handbooks, and dictionaries with copyright dates of 2007-2014. Subjects covered are primarily in the social sciences with some health-related topics
Oxford Reference
Search a collection of e-reference books published by Oxford University Press.