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.
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.
