Reference books are great for providing background information on your topic. The can provide overviews, definitions, and give you a better understanding about the big picture regarding an idea or topic. Since reference books provide us with straightforward facts, they are the best resources when you're looking for outside sources to support your ideas, so use them sparingly in your papers and projects.
The most authoritative source on the English language, with a focus on etymology and historical usage.
An online version of the Encyclopedia Britannica
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