LibGuides: Introduction to Ethical Issues: Background Sources

PeliCAT

PeliCAT is the online catalog of the Katharine Brush Library.

The following reference resources will help you find valuable background information on your topic.

Britannica Academic Edition This link opens in a new window
A general encyclopedia with high quality comprehensive information. The articles are written by scholars and experts in a given field. Articles contain images and links to additional electronic material. Off campus access available.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
A database with over 875 encyclopedias, dictionaries, and thesauri. Credo also contains over 200,000 images and audio files and nearly 100 videos. Off campus access available.
Encyclopedia Americana This link opens in a new window
A general encyclopedia that features articles from leading scholars in the field. This database includes a searchable, international current events database, online newspapers from around the world, and biographies. No off campus access available.
Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
GVRL is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Off campus access available to Connecticut public library card holders and individuals located in Connecticut.

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