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COM 321: Reference Books

Background Info via Reference Resources

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Reference Resources:

- Generally contain overviews of topics and disciplines, histories of subjects and established information in the field.

- May contain brief descriptions for a topic and might lead you to further information sources.  Look for keyword and subject-specific vocabulary that can be helpful for later, more complex searching.

- Provide context to help you understand how your topic fits into a broader discipline or how multiple topics are interrelated.

Reference Books