An easy to use resource for starting your research. Provides background information from dictionaries and encyclopedias on a wide array of topics ranging from Art to Technology. Wiki alternative
More than 1.3 million pages of primary source documents, books, documents, and selections fully integrated with the encyclopedia content. Research and teaching tools include timelines, citation builder, and saved research.
A great tool for getting a quick introduction to unfamiliar topics. Check with a professor before using as it is not considered an acceptable resource by many for several reasons.
- Articles are not always written by subject experts.
- Articles in Wikipedia may be edited by anyone at anytime.
