Argumentative Essay: Learn about your topic
Get background info about your topic
Get to know your topic by reviewing some background information.
- Use the resources on this page to get a general overview of your topic.
- You can also search the library catalog for other reference books and encyclopedias
The library has reference books that provide overviews and general information on a variety of topics. Below you will find a sample of our print reference books.
Reference Books
Science, Technology, and Society
Call Number: HM846 .S43 2005 (CM, ML Reference)
Encyclopedia of Abortion in the United States
Call Number: REF HQ767.5.U5 P35 2002 (ML)
REF HQ767.5.U5 P35 2009 (WO)
Encyclopedia of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare
Call Number: REF HV4708 .E53 1998 (ML)
Encyclopedia of Terrorism
Call Number: REF HV6431 .K883 2003 (ML)
Encyclopedia Britannica
Use Britannica to get background information on a variety of topics.
Off Campus access username and password can be found in Blackboard on the
Institution Page section for Student Tools to Stay Connected at Atlantic Cape or you can Contact the library for username and password.
The library has reference books that provide overviews and general information on a variety of topics. Below you will find a sample of our eBook reference books.
► Databases and eBooks can be accessed from Off Campus through the Off Campus Proxy Server ◄
The username and password can be found in Blackboard on the Institution Page section for Student Tools to Stay Connected at Atlantic Cape or you can email library@atlanticcape.edu for username and password.
♦ Limited to current students, faculty and staff of Atlantic Cape Community College ♦
Digital resources
- WikipediaWikipedia is not a reliable source for academic writing or research.
Use this resource as a quick "ready reference" to get a sense of a concept or idea and for a general overview of your topic.
Off Campus access username and password can be found in Blackboard on the
Institution Page section for Student Tools to Stay Connected at Atlantic Cape or you can Contact the library for username and password.
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Credo Reference provides access to a large number of encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri and other reference books. Subjects covered include art, biography, history, literature, music, religion, and science and technology. Includes a spider map of related subjects
- Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) This link opens in a new window
Standard, academic reference sources on a variety of topics. Some sources in this collection are better for historic than for current information.
- NewspapersThis licensed resource provides access to newspapers in the U.S. and around the world. Login required off campus.
- Access World News This link opens in a new window
Newspapers from the United States and around the world.