Design, Engineering & Commerce Liaison Librarian
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This research guide supports the research needs of students looking for information about accounting. As a student of Thomas Jefferson University, you have access to books, articles, and business intelligence in several library subscription databases.
Background Information and Understanding Sources
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Background Information sources do not assume you already have deep knowledge of your topic, and they do not use technical jargon. These sources are informative, unintimidating, and sometimes inspirational to move your research in a particular direction. This library database has background information sources that have been edited and fact-checked as part of their publication process:
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new windowContains full-text dictionaries, encyclopedias, reference books that can be searched using key words. Definitions, overview articles on a topic, or even pronunciation of medical terms.
Need a better understanding of source types and how to evaluate sources?
- ProQuest Research Companion This link opens in a new windowShort videos are organized into ten Learning Modules that answer questions like "How do I choose a topic?" "Where do I find information?" and "How do I evaluate sources?"