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Journalism

A guide to library resources for Journalism at the University of Essex

Dictionaries and Encyclopedias : Introduction

You can use dictionaries, encyclopedias and other reference works to:

Get an overview of your topic or issue
Learn the definitions of terms and concepts
Identify keywords to use in your search for additional information

Some useful dictionaries and encyclopedias are listed below.

Useful Dictionaries and Encyclopedias for Journalism

Oxford dictionary of national biography
The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography is the national record of men and women who have shaped British history and culture, worldwide, from the Romans to the 21st century.
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Oxford English dictionary online
Provides access to the material contained in the 20-volume Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary and the 3 volumes of Additions.
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