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Reference: Encyclopedias & Dictionaries

Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, etc.

General Encyclopedia vs. Subject Encyclopedia

A general encyclopedia will contain information about a wide range of topics.

  • Examples:
    • Encyclopedia Britannica

A subject encyclopedia will be more focused and detailed information on a specific subject.

 

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