Encyclopedias
contain factual articles on many subjects.
Although
encyclopedias may have been a major source for research in high
school, in college you'll use sources that contain more depth.
There are two
types of encyclopedias -- general and subject. General encyclopedias
provide overviews on a wide variety of topics. Subject encyclopedias
contain entries focusing on one field of study.
At University Library, encyclopedias
are available in print or electronic format.
Use
an Encyclopedia
when looking
for background information on a topic
when trying
to find key ideas, important dates or concepts
Examples
Encyclopedia
of Major Marketing Campaigns (subject encyclopedia)