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Sources covered by this guide include dictionaries, encyclopaedias, bibliographies, biographical sources, handbooks, guides, indexes, electronic databases, core journals, theses, conference proceedings, annual reviews, overviews, special collections, Internet sites, and many kinds of primary source material including film and video, photographs, government records, speeches, etc. Sources are annotated with brief descriptions, with tips on how to use and evaluate them and links to finding aids and further information where available.
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Not just a list of links, this guide presents sources of information in an order that mirrors the research process, provides assistance in how to use and evaluate the sources and in learning the research process itself. In working with this framework, it should be recognized that research is not a straightforward linear process where people move mechanically from one stage to the next. Research usually requires jumping back and forth between stages when a new piece of information comes to light or to fill a gap in understanding. The organization of this site is intended to facilitate this feature of the research process. It should also challenge the increasingly prevalent idea that everything is available on the Internet. Comprehensive research cannot be restricted to online resources alone.
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