LibGuides: Rhetoric & Writing: Background Information

Background Information Databases

Looking for something like Wikipedia but scholarly and appropriate for an academic assignment? Try these vetted, edited collections of scholarly encyclopedias, biographies, dictionaries, and bibliographies.

Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Multi-disciplinary. Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and topic overviews.
Updated regularly. A database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources. Fully searchable across all files. A list of sources included in our subscription is available.
For more information on ebooks see the Ebook Guide
SAGE Knowledge This link opens in a new window
Strong in the social sciences, includes encyclopedias, handbooks, and professional development titles.
NOTE: Only select ebook titles purchased by the UT Libraries are fully accessible.
Platform for Sage eBook and eReference content, including scholarly monographs, reference works, handbooks, series, professional development titles, and more. Only select ebook titles purchased by the UT Libraries are fully accessible.
For more information on ebooks see the Ebook Guide