Print Encyclopedias
General and subject-specific encyclopedias can provide a fast way to get an overview of your topic. They are also good sources of basic factual information. Here are a couple that will prove helpful as you complete your research into exogenesis.
You'll find these in the Reference Room. Reference books can't be checked out -- please use them in the library and return them when you are done.
- Astronomy EncyclopediaREF 520 A85
- Van Nostrand's Scientific EncyclopediaREF 530 V26 (2 volumes)
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Online Encyclopedias
- Britannica OnlineStandard scholarly source for overviews of topics. Check for articles on "life (biology)" and "meteorites."
- WikipediaAs you probably know, ANYONE can edit Wikipedia -- so take what you read with a grain of NaCl. That said, studies have shown that Wikipedia content is often quite accurate, especially in the sciences. Best bet: Use as a starting point; verify and cite any important facts using more standard sources. Tip: check out the Talk and View history tabs to see how the Wikipedia editing community is handling a topic.
Wikiality
Wikipedia can be a great first stop to bring yourself up to speed on a topic. Stephen Colbert demonstrates why it may not be the best choice to cite as a scholarly source.
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