LibGuides: Education: Reference Sources

Reference Sources

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Reports on issues shaping our world, with in-depth coverage of political and social issues, such as health, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Offers over 3,000,000 reference entries from all the major academic subject areas serving as a great starting point for your research. Includes tons of images, audio files, videos and full-text articles on any topic you can think of with full citations.
Current Biography Illustrated This link opens in a new window
Includes thousands of accurate and objective biographies. Users can search by occupation, activity, gender, place of origin, birthday and more.
eLibrary This link opens in a new window
This easy-to-use curriculum and reference resource delivers one of the largest general reference collections of periodical and digital media content designed specifically for schools and libraries of all kinds, as well as additional subject-based material.
Gale Ebooks This link opens in a new window
Searchable collection of online reference titles.
Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
SIRS Discoverer This link opens in a new window
Designed specifically for elementary and middle school students, SIRS Discoverer offers articles, nonfiction books, images, activities, and websites curated for educational relevance, age appropriateness, and readability.
SIRS Issues Researcher This link opens in a new window
Research the pros and cons of current issues and enduring social issues through full-text articles, multimedia, primary sources, government documents and reference materials.

[eBook] Encyclopedia of Educational Philosophy and Theory by Michael A. Peters (Editor)
ISBN: 9789812875877
Publication Date: 2017-09-18
This encyclopaedia is a dynamic reference and study place for students, teachers, researchers and professionals in the field of education, philosophy and social sciences, offering both short and long entries on topics of theoretical and practical interest in educational theory and philosophy by authoritative world scholars representing the full ambit of education as a rapidly expanding global field of knowledge and expertise.
[eBook] A History of Western Philosophy of Education by Megan J. Laverty (Editor); David T. Hansen (Editor)
ISBN: 9781350074668
Publication Date: 2021-02-25
A History of Western Philosophy of Education is the first comprehensive overview of philosophy of education from ancient times to the present day, covering 2,500 years of history.
[eBook] The SAGE Encyclopedia of Higher Education by Miriam E. David (Editor); Marilyn J. Amey (Editor)
ISBN: 9781473942912
Publication Date: 2020-07-27
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Higher Education demonstrates the impact higher education has had on global economies and universities across the world.

Keywords for Disability Studies by Rachel Adams (Editor); Benjamin Reiss (Editor); David Serlin (Editor)
ISBN: 9781479841158
Publication Date: 2015-08-14
Keywords for Disability Studies aims to broaden and define the conceptual framework of disability studies for readers and practitioners in the field and beyond. The volume engages some of the most pressing debates of our time, such as prenatal testing, euthanasia, accessibility in public transportation and the workplace, post-traumatic stress, and questions about the beginning and end of life.

Occupational Outlook Handbook This link opens in a new window
Profiles for hundreds of occupations including sections like What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, and more. Each profile also includes Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections for the 2010–20 decade.

[eBook] Macmillan Interdisciplinary Handbooks: Philosophy: Education by Bryan Warnick
Publication Date: 2017
Philosophy: Education is composed of twenty-six chapters covering such topics as feminism, multiculturalism, creativity, democracy, race, globalization, friendship, and video games, as they relate to education, as well as such issues as dress codes, school choice, sex education, and religious education.
[eBook] The SAGE Handbook of Comparative Studies in Education by Larry E. Suter (Editor); Emma Smith (Editor); Brian Denman (Editor)
ISBN: 9781526419460
Publication Date: 2019-07-22
The SAGE Handbook of Comparative Studies in Education explores international educational practices and behaviours through new research and review of existing research.
[eBook] The SAGE Handbook of Inclusion and Diversity in Education by Matthew J. Schuelka (Editor); Christopher J. Johnstone (Editor); Gary Thomas (Editor); Alfredo J. Artiles (Editor)
ISBN: 9781526435552
Publication Date: 2019-11-19
This handbook examines policy and practice from around the world with respect to broadly conceived notions of inclusion and diversity within education.

Why You Should Use Reference Sources

Encyclopedias

contains specialized information on different aspects of a subject;
are written by experts in the encyclopedia's field of study and often includes an overview and references to help you start your research.

Dictionaries

helps you better understand words and phrases to the dictionary's field of study and allows you use those words and phrase in a more effective manner.

Handbooks & Guides

help to establish best practices for conducting research in a field of study.