Geography: Reference Sources

Dictionaries:

• Subject dictionaries are a great way to familiarize yourself with words and phrases used in research

Encyclopedias:

• Specialized encyclopedias provide excellent introductions to many aspects of research and can provide you with keywords to use in your searches.
• Articles are usually written by experts in the subject, and will include a bibliography to get you started on your research.

Handbooks & Guides:

• These sources are often good for finding established techniques for doing something.