TESOL Research Guide: Reference Resources

"Reference tools are a good place to start for background information about your topic. They include things like general and specialized dictionaries & encyclopedias, bibliographies, handbooks, directories, etc. They are not meant to provide in-depth coverage, but can provide you with:

• background information
• an overview of a topic
• statistics
  
• facts & quick answers
• paths to other sources"

Oxford Reference Online

An online reference library containing maps, dictionaries, encyclopedias, quotations, and more, as well as bilingual dictionaries in spanish, french, welsh, german, irish, italian, and latin.

APU has a number of reference resources to get you started in research. These resources come in both ebook and print formats. In addition, some resources are only available through Link+. Reference resources include:

Locate reference resources on your topic by searching the APU library catalog:

Most reference materials are not available for checkout. Materials may only be used in the library. Off-campus Regional Center & Online students may request free mailing of items by clicking on "Request" in the library record and then selecting "By Mail" in the pickup location box.

You can check your library account and renew your library books online through the APU library catalog.

Search Tip!

When you find a book that you like, look at the subject headings that are given for it. You can click on those subject headings to find other books on the same subject: