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Universal encyclopaedia
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Com­pre­hens­ive en­cyc­lo­pae­dia

Britannica Academic is a digital universal encyclopaedia. It contains reliable and thoroughly edited articles on a wide range of topics from the humanities and social sciences to natural sciences, technology and economics.

In addition to articles, you can find:

  • images and videos
  • biographical articles
  • primary sources such as speeches
  • an English dictionary with synonyms and related concepts (Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary)
  • country facts and comparisons

When is Britannica Academic useful?

It is a strong alternative to Wikipedia because the content is produced by a professional editorial team.

Britannica Academic is particularly relevant in the early stages of your research when you need:

  • A quick and reliable overview of a topic
  • Definitions of key concepts
  • Ideas for search terms and angles for further literature searches
  • Access to primary sources

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