Using Reference Sources
The resources below can give you introductory information on a number of topics. Oftentimes there will also be a bibliography of books and articles that you can use to further your research.
Resources for Obtaining Background Information
- Oxford Bibliographies Online: Public HealthOffers peer-reviewed annotated bibliographies on public health, a field with a mission to assess, develop, and assure the health of a population. Bibliographies are browseable by subject area and keyword searchable. Contains a "My OBO" function that allows users to create personalized bibliographies of individual citations from different bibliographies.
Books for Obtaining Background Information
Encyclopedia of Case Study Research by ISBN: 1412956706Publication Date: 2009-10-21Provides a thorough overview of design and methods in case study research as guidance for students, researchers, and professionals trying to incorporate case studies into a research project or program.
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods by ISBN: 9781412941631Publication Date: 2008-08-19
Global Status Report on Noncommunicable Diseases 2010 by ISBN: 9789241564229Publication Date: 2011-11-01"Global status report on noncommunicable diseases is the first report on the worldwide epidemic of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, along with their risk factors and determinants."--Back cover.
Noncommunicable Diseases: A CompendiumISBN: 9781032307923
