Welcome to the self-guided tutorial on using subject ("special") encyclopedias.There are two parts
- A brief, interactive tutorial that will introduce the uses of special encyclopedias and how to find them
- A short quiz so you can check your knowledge; you will be able to download a certificate of completion if desired.
Skills to learn in this tutorial:
- Using an encyclopedia table of contents
- Recognizing possible project topics in an encyclopedia article
- Following up on references in an encyclopedia article
- Getting keywords for researching your topic
- Understanding basic concepts and terms that will help you read scholarly literature
- Finding subject encyclopedias
