The American 1890's: Reference Sources

Not sure where to start? Consulting reference sources (encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks) is a great way to start any research project (Think Wikipedia--but credible). Reference resources, such as subject encyclopedias, can provide:

• summaries
• definitions
• associative and synonymous terms to make searching easier
• names of individuals associated with events
• important dates and facts
• maps
• timelines
• data
• bibliographies and suggested sources for further reading
• help to narrow a topic and generate research questions.

If print isn't really your thing...try search searching for reference sources in "Credo," our online database of reference sources.