Encyclopedias contain authoritative information about a variety of topics in every field of knowledge.  Entries are usually alphabetically arranged.  Digital versions are searchable by keyword or subject. Subject encyclopedias provide in depth information on a single subject or a single field of activity.

Encyclopedias are good starting tools for research work!!!

The following links will lead you to various online encyclopedias and subject related dictionaries etc. that could help you in your research.

Oxford Reference Online (Subscribed by PolyU Library)

Encyclopaedia Britannica Online (Subscribed by PolyU Library)

Free Encyclopedias on the WEB

Columbia Encyclopedia       Encyclopedia.com

Find more encyclopedias by subjects from the Library Catalogue ...

Applied Science & Textiles	Engineering
Business	Health & Social Science
Construction	Hotel & Tourism Management
Design	Humanities

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