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This guide is a starting point for students researching Geography.

Gale Virtual Reference Library Geography Collection
Great for getting started with your topic. Search Geography titles in our online library of reference books on all subjects.

ebrary geography eBooks
See a list of geography eBooks, or search the whole ebrary eBook collection.

National Geographic Magazine Archive
Full-text. Archive of photojournalism and maps. In-depth coverage of cultures, nature, science, technology, and the environment. Dates included: 1888-1994.
CultureGrams Online
Full-text. Cultural information on more than 200 countries and all 50 U.S. states. With image and video galleries.
Business Insights: Global
Full-text. Detailed company histories, industry profiles and reports, case studies, peer-reviewed/scholarly journals, and business news for deep research coverage of global economies.
PolicyMap
Online statistics and mapping platform that provides access to visual representations for over 10,000 indicators related to demographics, housing, income, crime, mortgages, health, jobs, and more.

Included in the tool is access to PolicyMap’s extensive data collection, with 15,000+ indicators used to understand communities, organized into general categories including demographics, income and spending, housing, lending activity, quality of life, economy, education, health, federal guidelines, and other analysis.

ProQuest Databases
Mostly full-text. All-in-one search of multiple ProQuest databases. Find peer reviewed/scholarly articles, newspaper and magazine articles, and ebooks. A good starting place for most research.
World History in Context
Full-text. Covers historical themes, events, individuals and periods in world history from B.C.E. to the present. Includes: essays, journal articles, biographies and primary sources.

Films on Demand: Geography Collection
Nearly 2000 streaming films about Geography.
TED: Ideas worth spreading
TED Talks on Geography topics
PBS Video
Find programs from many different series including Art 21, American Experience, NOVA, Frontline, Nature, Online NewsHour, P.O.V. and more!

The citation styles required on assignments are usually MLA or APA, so use the appropriate guide below for help with citing your sources.

Visual Geography
Visualgeography.com lets you explore the world through images, flags, money, language, maps and other information.
CIA World Fact Book
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
The 50 States of the United States: Capital Cities and Information Links
Quick access to a variety of state specific facts and other useful information.
BBC Country Profiles
Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions.
Country Studies
The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.

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