Reference Sources are designed to help you get started on your research paper. They can help you in many ways-
- To get background information on your topic
- Information about important people (Who), events (What), places (Where), dates (When) and how they are related to your topic (How)
- Great definitions and ideas for Keywords which will help you find more sources on your topic
Types of Reference Sources:
- Almanacs (Facts, Statistics)
- Atlas (Geographical info)
- Dictionary (Definitions, Synonyms)
- Encyclopedia (Topic Overview)
- Handbook (Facts, Statistics, Timelines)