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Encyclopedias Encyclopedias contain factual articles on many subjects. There are two types of encyclopedias -- general and subject. General encyclopedias provide overviews on a wide variety of topics. Subject encyclopedias contain entries focusing on one field of study. |
Use an Encyclopedia
- when looking for background information on a topic
- when trying to find key ideas, important dates or concepts
Examples
- Encyclopedia of Major Marketing Campaigns (subject encyclopedia)
- Encyclopedia Americana (general encyclopedia)
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