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History 202: A Guide to Research: Finding Reference/Tertiary Sources

Best Bets - Reference Sources

DID YOU KNOW background, reference, and tertiary sources all mean the same thing? They're sources you use to find out general information about your topic. Examples are encyclopedias, such as Britannica and Wikipedia, and dictionaries. 

Find print reference sources in the library (Garver Room)

Find online reference sources through the library

Websites

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