Research Guides: ELLA Subject Guide: Finding Dictionaries, Encyclopedias & Handbooks, etc.

Reference Resources

Dictionary.com
Easy to use online dictionary, based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
Merriam-Webster Online
Each word is accompanied by a definition, audio pronunciation, usage, grammatical function and a brief etymology. Website also has grammar tools, videos, games and quizzes, and other fun resources.
Roget's International Thesaurus
English language synonyms and antonyms.

Canadian Encyclopedia Online
The Encyclopedia contains more than 30,000 multimedia items including images, maps, games, audio and video. Multimedia is augmented through acquisition and partnerships with Maclean’s magazine and The Canadian Press. The new interactive features include curated content exhibits, interactive timelines, immediate updates of important events and a user-generated content map that invites Canadians to share their stories. The site also offers a new learning centre for teachers and parents that contains classroom resources, quizzes and themed study guides.

Encyclopedia of British Columbia
Encyclopedia of British Columbia (a.k.a. KnowBC) was launched as the online edition of Harbour Publishing's Encyclopedia of British Columbia.
Subject: British Columbia history.
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
Provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. Contains full text articles.
Subject: General.
Oxford Reference Online
Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford Reference Online contains over 100 major reference books that cover a wide range of subject areas.
Subject: All subject areas.

World Encyclopedia
This encyclopedia features concise entries on world affairs, science and technology, the arts, modern and ancient history, religion, sports, and popular culture.