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Health Sciences - Nursing Sciences: Information Sources

Historical information

Source Details Example Where to find?
Books

  • Thorough information
  • Well researched information
  • Primary and secondary information
  • Background and historical information
  • Bibliography of other sources
  • Information can be checked for accuracy
  • Published once and sometimes further additions
  • Format: Print or Electronic
  • Title: Urban pollution and health risks

Library catalogue

Encyclopaedias

  • A reference book giving information on general topics or specific topics.
  • Information is comprehensive and authoritative
  • Contains factual information
  • Contains illustrations
  • Format: Print or electronic
Useful for historical information

General:

  • Encyclopaedia Britannica
  • Oxford Illustrated Encyclopedia

Subject:

  • Encyclopedia of Religion
  • Encyclopedia of Sociology

Library catalogue

Encyclopaedias are reference material and not available for loan
unless it is in electronic format. 

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