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PHEAL 101: Introduction to Public Health--Spring 2020: Reference Materials

Authoritative Reference Sources vs Wikipedia

Wikipedia is a great resource for getting general info about something, but because anyone can contribute or change its content may not be considered entirely reliable.  College faculty typically do not consider Wikipedia a credible information source. 

Instead, use the library's print or electronic encyclopedias, dictionaries, or other reference books to backup the basic information of your research paper. These resources have gone through an editorial process to check for accuracy. To the right and below are some resources that may be of use.

Online Collection of Reference Sources

Oregon Encyclopedias/Handbooks

Subject Librarian

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Joni Roberts
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Contact:
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem, OR 97301
503-370-6741
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Willamette University

Willamette University Libraries

Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street.
Salem Oregon 97301
Pacific Northwest College of Art Library
511 NW Broadway.
Portland Oregon 97209