![]() ![]() Many articles provide references to books and other sources about the topic covered. The articles in Britannica are written by expert authors who are both identifiable and credible. ![]() It fits the ideal purpose of a reference work as a place to get started, or to refer back to as you read and write. The Encyclopedia Britannica contains carefully edited articles on all major topics. But what are the differences between Wikipedia and the traditional, scholarly reference works listed and described on the Reference Shelf tab of this guide? In this box I flesh out some of those differences (and similarities) within the context of one of the greatest reference works of all time: Encyclopedia Britannica. Almost every student, faculty member, and librarian knows from experience how valuable Wikipedia can actually be when looking for quick background information about almost any topic. ![]()
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