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Encyclopedias are tertiary resources used to obtain a reliable summary background on subjects. They also sometimes point to key articles or experts on the subject. Here are a listing of useful online encyclopedias
General Encyclopedias
o The RefSeek listing of encyclopedias is a useful resource.
o Britannica is an online encyclopedia. Use the simple search engine. If the article is useful, go beyond by clicking More Articles on this topic
o The Encyclopedia.com has extracts from Columbia Encyclopedia and is highly regarded.
o Scholarpedia is a peer-reviewed specialised online encyclopedia focusing on specific fields in science, math and technology. Registration is required but all articles are open-access. Browse through topics or do a search.
Religious Encyclopedias
o Encyclopedia of Religion and Society
o The Jewish Encyclopedia
o The Catholic Encyclopedia
General Encyclopedias
o The RefSeek listing of encyclopedias is a useful resource.
o Britannica is an online encyclopedia. Use the simple search engine. If the article is useful, go beyond by clicking More Articles on this topic
o The Encyclopedia.com has extracts from Columbia Encyclopedia and is highly regarded.
o Scholarpedia is a peer-reviewed specialised online encyclopedia focusing on specific fields in science, math and technology. Registration is required but all articles are open-access. Browse through topics or do a search.
Religious Encyclopedias
o Encyclopedia of Religion and Society
o The Jewish Encyclopedia
o The Catholic Encyclopedia