Research Guides: School of Global Learning: Research Paper

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Scholarly encyclopedias and reference works on a wide variety of topics: business, ASCD publications in education, environment, history, law, literature, medicine, sciences, and the social sciences. Formerly named Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL).
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SAGE Knowledge offers subject encyclopedias and reference works, mainly in the social sciences and business management.
CQ Researcher -- 1923-present This link opens in a new window
Articles from this magazine; each weekly issue covers one current event or policy topic.

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