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How to use general reference resources to find definitions and basic information.
Reference resources can be used to source definitions of words and background information around specific subjects. It can be especially helpful to have access to this type of resource when researching a new topic area.
Types of general reference resource include:
Explore online reference resources in our guide.
Depending on your subject, a wider range of reference material may be useful. Discover how to search and access specialist resources via your Faculty’s subject guide:
Arts specialist resourcesEngineering specialist resourcesMedicine and Health Sciences specialist resources
Science specialist resourcesSocial Sciences specialist resources
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