Reference sources are authoritative books that assist you in finding/locating information about people, facts, and/or ideas. Reference sources (e.g encyclopedias, dictionaries, fact books, almanacs, biographies etc.) can be a great starting point for your research. They contains an overview of topics/subjects and enables you to find information when you don't know exactly what to look for; or want to explore a topic of interest & widen your knowledge. They are either used to get background information on a topic that you are researching or to find specific facts to support a point being made in a paper.
Encyclopedia of American Women in Business by
Women have been active in American business since the eighteenth century, and while they have made enormous contributions, they have also had to overcome tremendous obstacles. This encyclopedia chronicles the accomplishments of women in American business since the colonial era and discusses the historical events and issues that have concerned them.
World Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurship by
This comprehensive reference work, written by some of the most eminent academics in the field, contains entries on numerous aspects of entrepreneurship.
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