Reference sources provide general information about a subject and include materials such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, and companions. Often, a reference source will give a summary of key ideas and developments in the literature on a topic and will include a bibliography for further reading. These sources can be an excellent starting point for understanding a topic and a launching point for more in-depth research.
The Grove Encyclopedia of Classical Art and Architecture by Citing reference works in Chicago/Turabian is similar to citing normal books.
For reference sources that have individual authors for each entry or chapter, the basic format is as follows:
Print: Author Last, First Name. "Title of Chapter" In Title of Reference Document. Publishing City: Publisher, Year of Publication.
Electronic: Author Last, First Name. "Title of Chapter" In Title of Reference Document. Publishing City: Publisher, Year of Publication. Accessed Month Day, Year. url link to source.
For reference sources that have a group or organization as the author, the basic format is as follows:
To search for other reference works that are online or available through OhioLINK, start your search here. Try searching by keyword using your topic or subject area and "dictionary" or "encyclopedia."
Use the Thorne Library's online catalog to find other reference works. Try searching by keyword using your topic or subject area and "dictionary" or "encyclopedia."
Library Online Catalog
