When you begin the research process, it is often useful to do some background reading to help yourself get acquainted with your topics. Background resources include dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other resources that provide a basic overview of the key concepts associated with your topic. Background research will help you...
The Cook Library provides access to several databases that contain encyclopedia articles and other reference sources. These databases are an excellent place to begin your research.
SAGE Knowledge is a searchable collection of thousands of selected ebooks and over 60 encyclopedias and reference works covering many subjects, including business and management, criminal justice, education, family studies, politics, and many others, and provides unlimited, site-wide use. Terms and Conditions.
You can also find background information on particular topics in print books and electronic books at the Cook Library. A few examples of books that may be relevant to your research in this course are listed below. You can find others through Cook OneSearch.
Climate Change: An Encyclopedia of Science and History by 
Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change by 
The Gale Encyclopedia of Environmental Health by 
