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ILR 260 - Information Literacy Resources

Background Information

" "Encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and other reference materials, are useful for finding topic overviews, statistics, theories, and more.

Check out some of the resources highlighted on this page.

Selected Handbooks

Use subject-related handbooks and encyclopedias to find background information on your research topics. They are an excellent place to get a feel for the research trends within the discipline. Don't forget subject-based dictionaries as a good source of definitions anchored in the discipline.

Handbook of Research on Developments in E-Health and Telemedicine: Technological and Social Perspective: Available online through Ebook Central

Find Statistics

While statistics can sometimes be found in articles, they are often gathered and reported in different formats. The following resources may help.

Research Starters

Several book collections and databases provide topic guides to help you begin the research process:

Social Issues Collections

Contemporary Issues

Opposing Viewpoints

Reference Shelf

Social Problems & Social Issues

Taking Sides

Many of the titles in the series above are available as e-books.

Credo Reference

Provides Topic Pages to help you get started on research.