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This guide is a starting point for students researching Geography.

Reference: background information

• Search online

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  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.

Books

• Library catalog
• eBooks

Search the Library Catalog to find books on our shelves and online.

• ebrary geography eBooks

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

Articles

• Geography databases
• Other databases

• National Geographic Virtual Library

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  Full-text. Archive of photojournalism and maps. In-depth coverage of cultures, nature, science, technology, and the environment. Dates included: 1888-1994.
• CultureGrams Online

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  Full-text. Cultural information on more than 200 countries and all 50 U.S. states. With image and video galleries.
• Business Insights: Global

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  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.

• ProQuest Databases

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  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.

Streaming Videos

• 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!

Cite Your Sources

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

• MLA Style Guide
• APA Style Guide

Recommended Web sites

• 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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