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Biographical, Statistical, and Other Reference Sources

There are other reference sources which you may need to consult in order to find specific information on your topic, including:
  • Biographical sources - profiles of people, their lives and accomplishments

    • [screen fom Biography Resource Center - Galileo Galilei]
    The Biography Resource Center, an online database


  • Statistical sources - statistics are available that are related to many different subjects and will usually be numbers (numeric data) or information in tables (tabular data)


    • [example of statistical data]


  • Atlases and Maps - geographic and spatial information of many different types can be found in maps and atlases


    • [map]


  • Almanacs and Databooks - concise collections of data and other reference material

  • Yearbooks and Annuals - reviews of recent developments, events, and/or research

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