Using an education encyclopedia or dictionary is useful in selecting a topic. They can provide definitions, historical information, basic theories, and information about outstanding individuals in the field. Some sources also provide a bibliography for further information.
Academic Keywords: a devil's dictionary for higher education LB2324 .N45 1999
Critical Thinking and Learning LB1590.3 .C735 2004
Dictionary of Multicultural Education REF LC1099 .D53 1997
The Early Intervention Dictionary REF HV891 .C63 1993
Encyclopedia of Education REF LB15 .E47 2003
Encyclopedia of Learning Disabilities REF LC4704.5 .T86 2002
Encyclopedia of Special Education REF LC4007 .E53 2000
The Greenwood Dictionary of Education REF LB15 .G68 2003
Historical Dictionary of American Education LB15 .H57 1999 (ONLINE)
Historical Dictionary of Women's Education in the United States LC1752 .H57 1998 (ONLINE)
Testing and Standards: a brief encyclopedia LB3051 .W4966 2002
