A good, first step in research is to gather background information on your topic. Or, perhaps you have a few topics in mind and want to read a little bit about each one before making a choice. Reference sources, particularly the subject encyclopedias, are a good place to begin. These sources provide basic information about a topic: a chronicle of its history; current status; theory or philosophy; key people; and most importantly, a bibliography of additional sources.
Reference sources will vary depending on your specific topic. A selection of print sources recommended for this class are listed in this guide.
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Encyclopedia of Education, 2d Ed. Thomson-Gale
Main Ref LB15 .E47 2003
Encyclopedia of American Education
Main Ref LB17 .U54 2007
Race, Ethnicity, and Education
Main Ref LC1099.3 R33 2006
Encyclopedia of the Social and Cultural Foundations of Education
Main Ref LB17 .E53 2009
Credo Reference
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