Specialized dictionaries, encyclopedias, companions, and handbooks are a useful starting point for your research. They provide:
- Background information on a topic;
- Broad overview of the subject;
- Concise overview of a concept, school of thought or person;
- Names of people who are authorities in the subject field;
- Bibliographies that lead to additional resources; and
- Main concepts or keywords that describe your topic.
To find encyclopedias or dictionaries on your topic, search Omni using the keywords of your topic combined with "encyclopedia" or "dictionaries".
