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Organizational Development Resources: Reference Materials

What You'll Find Here

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.

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Why Use Reference Books?

Using the right reference materials help you to:

  • Better frame your research question
  • Identify key trends
  • Identify key individuals in developing major concepts of the field
  • Identify key scholars who write in the discipline
  • Use authoritative sources

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