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Introduction

Image of stack of booksWhen starting your research, getting a general overview of a topic or gathering background information can help you:

  • Explore a topic: learn important terms and concepts, definitions, theories, trends, or key issues. 
  • Identify more specific areas of your topic that you may want to research further
  • Find references to other books and articles on the subject
  • Find specific keywords to use in searches

Encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, or scholarly books are helpful and authoritative sources for locating general or background information on a topic.

Medical Reference Works - General

Dictionaries

Reference Databases