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Education Reference Sources
Throughout the research process, there will be times when you need background information, facts and/or statistics.  Reference librarians are available to assist you in person at the Reference Desk, over the phone or online.  Here are a few common reference sources to get you started:

Encyclopedia of American Education – a user-friendly encyclopedia designed for students of education.
WCU REFERENCE LB17 .U54 2001
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Encyclopedia of Education – a view of the most significant institutions, people, processes, roles, and philosophies associated with educational thought and practice.
WCU REFERENCE LB15 .E47 2003
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Encyclopedia of Education and Human Development - comprehensive coverage of educational theory and practice from the primary grades through higher education.
WCU REFERENCE LB15 .E473 2005 
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Encyclopedia of Educational Research – though dated, still a valuable compendium of research on issues related to education.  Can be used together with the 1982 edition (shelved with the same call number in the general collection) to compare perspectives over time.
WCU REFERENCE LB15 .E48 1992
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Encyclopedia of School Psychology (Sage) – a comprehensive guide, featuring the latest research on school learning, motivation, and educational assessment.
WCU REFERENCE LB1027.55 .E523 2005
UNCA REFERENCE LB1027.55 .E523 2005
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Encyclopedia of Special Education: a Reference for the Education of Children, Adolescents, and Adults with Disabilities and other Exceptional Individuals – a recent publication that included up-to- date information about school psychology, neuropsychology, and reviews of new tests and curricula.
WCU REFERENCE LC4007 .E53 2007
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National Center for Education Statistics Annual Reports – a website that contains the full text of several annual statistical reports.

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