Nursing Research Guide: Online Reference Sources

Online Book Databases

General and Subject Encyclopedias
The encyclopedia page links to a general list, and a list of online encyclopedias by subject.
Reference Tools
Some are [UW restricted], and some are publicly available

Gale Ebooks This link opens in a new window
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Full text encyclopedias in all subject areas
Sage Reference Online This link opens in a new window
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Encyclopedias and handbooks on many subjects.
Bloomsbury Food Library This link opens in a new window
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Collection of reference works & ebooks on food studies.

Oxford Reference Online
[UW restricted] An online database that searches across many Oxford University Press specialized dictionaries and reference titles at once. Full text entries are available.Tips: On the Advanced Search page - Change the "Refine your Search" box from Full Text to "Entry Headings" to search with more precision. After you have submitted a search, on the left hand side of your search results page - look for the "Refine by Subject" categories to browse.
STAT!Ref (Medical Reference)
[UW restricted]. Contains medical, clinical and drug texts, and includes Stedman's Medical Dictionary.

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
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Reports, summaries, and pro/con views on a range of current issues,1923-present.