Reference materials, such as encyclopedias, handbooks, and dictionaries, are useful for finding background information, statistics, theories, and more. Check out some of the resources highlighted on this page.
Use subject-related handbooks and encyclopedias to find background information and research trends.
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Textbooks are a great place to identify theories and theorists for your discipline. Library handbooks and encyclopedias also can help you in this area. Review some of the examples below:
The following are popular sources for finding education data and statistics. Many are produced by government agencies.
While statistics can sometimes be found in articles, they are often gathered and reported in different formats. The following resources may help.
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