Research Starters
We all use Wikipedia, but if you want something authoritative and reliable, Britannica® Academic is a great option. Like all encyclopedias, this source is a good way to find background information on a topic.
- Encyclopedia Britannica - Academic This link opens in a new windowIf the search widget above isn't working, you can click here to access Britannica Academic.
Opposing Viewpoints is a great source for information about current events, especially controversial ones. They provide a wide variety of sources on each topic - everything from opinion essays to scholarly articles. We recommend this source when you're having difficulty coming up with a topic. It's also a good tool if you already have an idea, but aren't sure what direction to take.
- Opposing Viewpoints In Context (Gale) This link opens in a new windowIf the search widget above isn't working, you can click here to access Opposing Viewpoints.
This source is very similar to Opposing Viewpoints in Context - it's a good place to look for information on controversial issues.
- Points of View Reference Source This link opens in a new windowIf the search widget above isn't working, you can click here to access Points of View Reference Center.
Online Encyclopedias & Dictionaries
The encyclopedias and other sources on this guide provide good overview information, including key search terms and often lists of more sources.
Because of its interdisciplinary nature, additional print sources on Global & International Studies can be found in a variety of call number areas of the first floor Reference Room. These areas include, but are not limited to the G's, H-HJ's, J's, K's, and other areas. Ask a librarian for additional help.
- Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life, 2nd edition [5 .], 2009Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date economic information about foreign companies. It provides students and business leaders with a thorough understanding of the current and historical economic development of foreign nations.
- Countries and Their Cultures, 2001Surveys each country's shared values, behaviors and cultural variations from foods and rituals to pastimes and arts, using a standard entry format for easy comparison.
- The Palgrave Macmillan Dictionary of Diplomacy, 3rd ed., 2012Definitions of diplomatic terminology as well as entries on legal terms, international organizations, events, and figures.
The Oxford Companion to Politics of the World by ISBN: 0195117395Publication Date: 2001-08-02Essays and articles people, concepts, and events that have shaped the world.
- Encyclopedia of International Relations and Global PoliticsReference source for students and academics covering all aspects of global international relations and the contemporary discipline across IR's major subject divisions of diplomacy, military affairs, international political economy, and theory. Also available as a physical book (Circulating Collection, 3rd Floor ; JZ1160 .E53 2005).
- Encyclopedia of Business in Today's World (4 v.), 2009Provides overviews of business topics ranging from culture shock to currency hedging, political risk, offshoring, and transnational corporations
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