A. Click here to see a list of print encyclopedias . Many print encyclopedias are also available in CD-ROM versions that allow the reader to download the text to a disk. Check at your library for access. Q. My instructor says that I'm not to use encyclopedias in my research. Your teacher is talking about general encyclopedias, like World Book , not subject encyclopedias.
Subject encyclopedias are always an excellent source by any teacher's standards.
These reference sources are a researcher's treasure trove of information. Most of these gems didn't even exist for us ten years ago. Articles in subject encyclopedias are written by experts, give in-depth information, and usually contain extensive bibliographies to lead you to additional sources. TOP FAST Q. I need to get my research material as quickly as possible. A. More and more, it is becoming possible to do most of your research on the Internet.